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Tarnosky Family History

Tarnosky 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: Barnosky, Tarnowski, Trosky, Bernosky, Barnoski, Janosky, Barsky

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Where is the Tarnosky family from?

You can see how Tarnosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarnosky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tarnosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Tarnosky family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarnosky's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tarnosky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarnosky 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 Tarnosky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Tarnosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Tarnosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarnosky 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Tarnosky. 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 51 military records available for the last name Tarnosky. For the veterans among your Tarnosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarnosky lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Tarnosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tarnosky in 1969 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tarnosky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarnosky 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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