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Talney Family History

Talney 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: Tawney, Talley, Tanney, Taney, Halley, Torney, Tanner, Paley, Dolney

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Where is the Talney family from?

You can see how Talney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Talney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Talney families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Talney's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Talney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talney 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 44 census records available for the last name Talney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talney 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Talney. 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 4 military records available for the last name Talney. For the veterans among your Talney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talney lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Talney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Talney in 1985 was 74, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Talney 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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