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Talyn Family History

Talyn 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: Tan, Tallon, Malin, Balan, Malon, Tarin, Tann, Palin, Maly, Balon

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Where is the Talyn family from?

You can see how Talyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Talyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Talyn families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Talyn's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Talyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talyn 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 36 census records available for the last name Talyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talyn 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Talyn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Talyn. For the veterans among your Talyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talyn lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1994, in the United States, Talyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Talyn in 1992 was 81, and 78 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Talyn 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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