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Targason Family History

Targason 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: Fargason, Vargason, Margeson, Hargadon, Arnason, Purgason, Fergason

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Where is the Targason family from?

You can see how Targason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Targason family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Targason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Targason families living in Minnesota. This was about 83% of all the recorded Targason's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Targason families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Targason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Targason 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Targason. 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 Targason. For the veterans among your Targason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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