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Tarango Family History

Tarango Name Meaning

Spanish: possibly of Basque origin unexplained. This surname is most common in Mexico.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Taranto, Turano, Varano, Arango, Takano, Naranjo, Marano, Carano

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Where is the Tarango family from?

You can see how Tarango families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarango family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tarango families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Tarango families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarango's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Tarango families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarango surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tarango ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tarango. 65% of Tarango men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Tarango women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tarango were Section Hand and Laundress. .

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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
    65%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Section Hand
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    29%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Laundress
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tarango. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarango 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 895 immigration records available for the last name Tarango. 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 473 military records available for the last name Tarango. For the veterans among your Tarango ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarango lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Tarango life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Tarango in 1940 was 34, and 67 in 2004.

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