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Tallington Family History

Tallington 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: Allington, Wallington, Talkington, Billington, Ellington, Darlington

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Where is the Tallington family from?

You can see how Tallington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tallington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tallington families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Tallington family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tallington's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Tallington families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Tallington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tallington 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tallington. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tallington. For the veterans among your Tallington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tallington lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Tallington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tallington in 1978 was 56, and 63 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tallington 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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