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Targett Family History

Targett Name Meaning

English (southern): from Middle English Old French target(te) denoting a type of shield typically a small and round one for someone who made or sold such items.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hargett, Argent, Largent, Barrett, Sargent, Garnett, Arnett, Carnett

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Where is the Targett family from?

You can see how Targett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Targett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Targett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 32 Targett families living in New Brunswick. This was about 70% of all the recorded Targett's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Targett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Targett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Targett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Targett. 60% of Targett men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Painter
    40%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Targett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Targett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Targett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Targett. For the veterans among your Targett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Targett lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Targett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Targett in 1950 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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