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Origins of the Tallent surname

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    In 1921, most Tallents lived in london

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    420 Tallent Travel & migration records
    1,300 Tallents found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Tallent

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    What are the most common Tallent first names?

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Tallents

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Tallents in 1921

    Private Means

    4

    Dressmaker

    3

    Post Office Assistant

    3

    Brace Manufacturer

    2

    Charwoman

    2

    Common male occupations for Tallents in 1921

    Farm Hands

    22

    General Farmers

    15

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    12

    Porter

    11

    Farmer

    8

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