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Tarkett Family History

Tarkett 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, Tackett, Turkett, Barkett, Hackett, Barrett, Baskett

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Where is the Tarkett family from?

You can see how Tarkett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarkett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tarkett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Tarkett families living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tarkett's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Tarkett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarkett 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 Tarkett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tarkett. 34% of Tarkett men worked as an Assembler.

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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

  • Assembler
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    34%

What Tarkett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Tarkett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarkett 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 Tarkett. 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 42 military records available for the last name Tarkett. For the veterans among your Tarkett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarkett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tarkett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Tarkett in 1963 was 69, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tarkett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarkett 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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