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Talpas Family History

Talpas 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: Pallas, Malpass, Dallas, Salas, Papas, Balas, Hallas, Taras, Caldas

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Where is the Talpas family from?

You can see how Talpas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talpas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Talpas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Talpas family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Talpas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Talpas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talpas 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 Talpas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Talpas. 38% of Talpas men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Talpas women worked as a New Worker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Coal Loader
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Talpas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Talpas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talpas 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Talpas. 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 180 military records available for the last name Talpas. For the veterans among your Talpas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talpas lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Talpas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Talpas in 1960 was 81, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Talpas 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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