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Targos Family History

Targos 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: Baros, Markos, Aros, Lagos, Jaros, Kardos, Vargas, Taras, Argo

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Where is the Targos family from?

You can see how Targos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Targos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Targos families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Targos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Targos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Targos 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 Targos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Targos. 50% of Targos men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Targos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Targos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Targos 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Targos. 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 44 military records available for the last name Targos. For the veterans among your Targos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Targos lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Targos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Targos in 1961 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Targos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Targos 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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