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Targett Family History

Targett Surname Meaning

English (southern): from Middle English Old French target(te) denoting a type of shield

typically a small and round one

for someone who made or sold such items.

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


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Where is the Targett family from?

You can see how Targett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Targett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Targett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 167 Targett families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Targett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Targett families in 1891.
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What did your Targett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Targett. 9% of Targett men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Targett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Targett were Carpenter joiner and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Postman
    9%
  • Gardener
    9%
  • Carpenter joiner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

What Targett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Targett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Targett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Targett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Targett. For the veterans among your Targett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Targett lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Targett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Targett in 1950 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Targett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Targett 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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