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Tarkiainen Family History

Tarkiainen 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: Makinen, Trainer, Tahtinen, Hamalainen, Jarvinen, Laitinen, Tikkanen

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Where is the Tarkiainen family from?

You can see how Tarkiainen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarkiainen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tarkiainen family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarkiainen's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Tarkiainen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarkiainen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Tarkiainen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarkiainen 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Tarkiainen. 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 25 military records available for the last name Tarkiainen. For the veterans among your Tarkiainen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarkiainen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Tarkiainen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tarkiainen in 1968 was 41, and 65 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarkiainen 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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