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Targensen Family History

Targensen 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: Morgensen, Jorgensen, Torgersen, Jurgensen, Martensen, Haagensen

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Where is the Targensen family from?

You can see how Targensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Targensen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Targensen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Targensen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Targensen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Targensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Targensen 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Targensen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Targensen. For the veterans among your Targensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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