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Tarkington Family History

Tarkington Surname Meaning

English: variant of Talkington.

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


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Where is the Tarkington family from?

You can see how Tarkington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarkington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarkington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 128 Tarkington families living in Lancashire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Tarkington's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tarkington families in 1891.
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What did your Tarkington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tarkington. 100% of Tarkington 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%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Tarkington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarkington 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Tarkington. 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 Tarkington. For the veterans among your Tarkington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarkington lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Tarkington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Tarkington in 1942 was 24, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tarkington

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarkington 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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