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Tallents Family History

Tallents Surname Meaning

variant of Tallant with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tallents family from?

You can see how Tallents families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tallents family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Tallents families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Tallents's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Tallents families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tallents surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tallents ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Student and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tallents. 50% of Tallents men worked as a Student and 60% of Tallents women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tallents were House Decorator and Shop Assistant.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Student
    50%
  • House Decorator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    22%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Shop Assistant
    7%

What Tallents family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tallents. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tallents 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Tallents. 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 101 military records available for the last name Tallents. For the veterans among your Tallents ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tallents lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1992, in the United States, Tallents life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tallents in 1981 was 59, and 65 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tallents ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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