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Targinton Family History

Targinton 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: Tarkington, Harrington, Warrington, Tarlton, Taunton, Barrington

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Where is the Targinton family from?

You can see how Targinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Targinton family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Targinton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Targinton family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Targinton's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Targinton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Targinton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Targinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Targinton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Targinton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Targinton. For the veterans among your Targinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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