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Targoff Family History

Targoff 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: Tarnoff, Turoff, Karhoff, Harloff, Tordoff, Sarnoff, Markoff, Tardiff

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Where is the Targoff family from?

You can see how Targoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Targoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Targoff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Targoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Targoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Targoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Targoff 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Targoff. 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 18 military records available for the last name Targoff. For the veterans among your Targoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Targoff lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1996, in the United States, Targoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Targoff in 1959 was 68, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Targoff 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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