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Targer Family History

Targer 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: Tanger, Karger, Tager, Garger, Larger, Harger, Yarger, Barger, Tarner

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Where is the Targer family from?

You can see how Targer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Targer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Targer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Targer family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Targer's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Targer families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Targer 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 Targer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Targer. 100% of Targer men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Targer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Targer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Targer 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Targer. 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 62 military records available for the last name Targer. For the veterans among your Targer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Targer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Targer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Targer in 1954 was 46, and 24 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Targer 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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