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Targus Family History

Targus 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: Argus, Gargus, Vargus, Hargus, Darius, Fergus, Argue, Angus, Vargas

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Where is the Targus family from?

You can see how Targus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Targus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Targus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Targus families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Targus's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Targus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Targus 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 Targus ancestors do for a living?

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

What Targus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Targus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Targus 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Targus. 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 20 military records available for the last name Targus. For the veterans among your Targus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Targus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Targus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Targus in 1970 was 56, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Targus 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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