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Targitt Family History

Targitt 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: Targett, Parfitt, Tritt, Hargett, Starritt, Taitt, Truitt, Barritt

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Where is the Targitt family from?

You can see how Targitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Targitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Targitt family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Targitt's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Targitt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Targitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Targitt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Targitt. 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 5 military records available for the last name Targitt. For the veterans among your Targitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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