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Tallem Family History

Tallem Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Talley, Allen, Halley, Allum, Waller, Galler, Toller, Mallet, Tallon

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Where is the Tallem family from?

You can see how Tallem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tallem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tallem families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tallem's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Tallem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tallem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Tallem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tallem census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Tallem. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Tallem. For the veterans among your Tallem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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