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Taraskus Family History

Taraskus 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: Rasmus, Taras, Barkus, Trakas, Tarshis, Trask, Markus, Lamastus

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Where is the Taraskus family from?

You can see how Taraskus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taraskus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Taraskus families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Taraskus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Taraskus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taraskus 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 14 census records available for the last name Taraskus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taraskus 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Taraskus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Taraskus. For the veterans among your Taraskus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taraskus lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Taraskus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Taraskus in 1980 was 56, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taraskus 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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