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Tarkoy Family History

Tarkoy 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: Troy, Markos, Turko, Marko, Laroy, Tarbox, Larkey, Tarpey, Barko

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Where is the Tarkoy family from?

You can see how Tarkoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarkoy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tarkoy family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarkoy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tarkoy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarkoy 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 3 census records available for the last name Tarkoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarkoy 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tarkoy. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tarkoy. For the veterans among your Tarkoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarkoy lifespan?

Average Tarkoy life expectancy in 1966 was 45 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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