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Target Family History

Target Surname Meaning

see Targett.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Target family from?

You can see how Target families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Target family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Target families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Target families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Target's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Target families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Target 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 Target ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Target. 100% of Target women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Target family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Target. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Target 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Target. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Target. For the veterans among your Target ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Target lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Target life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Target in 1966 was 81, and 33 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Target 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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