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Targeson Family History

Targeson 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: Margeson, Torgeson, Arneson, Lageson, Narveson, Burgeson, Borgeson

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Where is the Targeson family from?

You can see how Targeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Targeson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Targeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Targeson families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Targeson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Targeson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Targeson 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 Targeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, School Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Targeson. 100% of Targeson women worked as a School Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Targeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Targeson 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Targeson. 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 28 military records available for the last name Targeson. For the veterans among your Targeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Targeson lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1988, in the United States, Targeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Targeson in 1985 was 74, and 69 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Targeson 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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