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Talon Family History

Talon Surname Meaning

French: from the Old French personal name Talon the oblique case form of the ancient Germanic name Talo itself a short form of compound names containing the element dal ‘bright proud’ or tal ‘valley’.

Spanish (Talón): nickname from Spanish talón (Old) French talon ‘heel’.

This surname is also found in the Philippines.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Talon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Talon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Talon families living in Westmorland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Talon's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Talon families in 1891.
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What did your Talon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Talon. 100% of Talon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 484 immigration records available for the last name Talon. 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 338 military records available for the last name Talon. For the veterans among your Talon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talon lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Talon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Talon in 1951 was 30, and 76 in 2004.

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