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Talpa Family History

Talpa 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: Papa, Sala, Taira, Falla, Apa, Palla, Bala, Lala, Halla, Cala

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Where is the Talpa family from?

You can see how Talpa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talpa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Talpa family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Talpa's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Talpa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talpa 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 Talpa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Talpa. 100% of Talpa women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Talpa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Talpa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talpa 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Talpa. 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 17 military records available for the last name Talpa. For the veterans among your Talpa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talpa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Talpa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Talpa in 1965 was 79, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Talpa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Talpa 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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