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Tarski Family History

Tarski 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: Turski, Tanski, Barski, Garski, Tarsi, Barsky, Barsi, Laski, Tamaki

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Where is the Tarski family from?

You can see how Tarski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tarski families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Tarski families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarski's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Tarski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tarski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tarski. 100% of Tarski men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Tarski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Tarski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarski 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Tarski. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tarski. For the veterans among your Tarski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarski lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Tarski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tarski in 1969 was 75, and 77 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarski 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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