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Targon Family History

Targon 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: Baron, Parson, Tallon, Caron, Cardon, Tarlton, Varon, Marton, Tarin

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Where is the Targon family from?

You can see how Targon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Targon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Targon families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Targon family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Targon's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Targon families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Targon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Targon 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Targon. 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 43 military records available for the last name Targon. For the veterans among your Targon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Targon lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Targon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Targon in 1970 was 64, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Targon 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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