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Tarakofsky Family History

Tarakofsky 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: Tarkowski, Rakowsky, Tarnowski, Rakowski, Markowski, Borofsky

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Where is the Tarakofsky family from?

You can see how Tarakofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarakofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tarakofsky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarakofsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tarakofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarakofsky 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 39 census records available for the last name Tarakofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarakofsky 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tarakofsky. 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 29 military records available for the last name Tarakofsky. For the veterans among your Tarakofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarakofsky lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1990, in the United States, Tarakofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tarakofsky in 1985 was 89, and 93 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarakofsky 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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