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Targerson Family History

Targerson 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: Torgerson, Margeson, Torgersen, Bergerson, Bargeron, Borgerson

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Where is the Targerson family from?

You can see how Targerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Targerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Targerson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Targerson families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Targerson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Targerson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Targerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Targerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Targerson. 60% of Targerson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Targerson women worked as a Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Targerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 721 census records available for the last name Targerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Targerson 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Targerson. 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 24 military records available for the last name Targerson. For the veterans among your Targerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Targerson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Targerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Targerson in 1967 was 75, and 79 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Targerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Targerson 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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