This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Tamargo family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Tamargo Family History

Tamargo Surname Meaning

Spanish: possibly a habitational name from a place called Tamargo (Asturias).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Tamargo family from?

You can see how Tamargo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamargo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tamargo families living in Florida. This was about 27% of all the recorded Tamargo's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Tamargo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tamargo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Tamargo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cigar Maker and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tamargo. 42% of Tamargo men worked as a Cigar Maker and 67% of Tamargo women worked as a Cigar Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tamargo were Dairy Hand and Bander.

View Census Data for Tamargo | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    42%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Packer
    17%
  • Dairy Hand
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    67%
  • Bander
    34%

What Tamargo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Tamargo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamargo census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Tamargo

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tamargo. 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.

View all Tamargo immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 116 military records available for the last name Tamargo. For the veterans among your Tamargo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Tamargo military records

You've only scratched the surface of Tamargo family history

Discover More

What is the average Tamargo lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Tamargo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tamargo in 1960 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tamargo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tamargo 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Tamargo family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial