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Origins of the Tallman surname

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About the Tallmans

We have a total number of 977 records for people with the last name Tallman.

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Where do most Tallmans live?

In 1921, most Tallmans lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Tallmans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 155 records for the Tallman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.

Who were Tallmans most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Tallmans.

What are the most common Tallman first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Tallman family members

Common jobs for Tallmans

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

Common Female occupations for Tallmans in 1921
Farmers Daughter Employed At Home

3

Nurse

2

Widow

2

Assists Domestic

1

Cook

1

Common Male occupations for Tallmans in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

20

Farm Hands

14

Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations

7

Tinsmiths

7

Armourer

5

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