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Tarkinton Family History

Tarkinton 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: Tarkington, Turkington, Talkington, Parkinson, Harrington, Warrington

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Where is the Tarkinton family from?

You can see how Tarkinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarkinton family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarkinton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Tarkinton families living in North Carolina. This was about 69% of all the recorded Tarkinton's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Tarkinton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarkinton 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 Tarkinton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tarkinton. 100% of Tarkinton men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Tarkinton women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Tarkinton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Tarkinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarkinton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tarkinton. 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 107 military records available for the last name Tarkinton. For the veterans among your Tarkinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarkinton lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Tarkinton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tarkinton in 1978 was 59, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tarkinton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarkinton 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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