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Tarkins Family History

Tarkins 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: Parkins, Harkins, Markins, Larkins, Hawkins, Tarin, Firkins, Larkin

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Where is the Tarkins family from?

You can see how Tarkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarkins family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tarkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Tarkins family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarkins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tarkins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarkins 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 Tarkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tarkins. 100% of Tarkins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tarkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Tarkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarkins 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tarkins. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tarkins. For the veterans among your Tarkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarkins lifespan?

Average Tarkins life expectancy in 1998 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarkins 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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