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Tarken Family History

Tarken 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: Marken, Harken, Marker, Harben, Harden, Carden, Farren, Haren, Turkel

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Where is the Tarken family from?

You can see how Tarken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tarken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Tarken families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarken's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tarken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarken 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 Tarken ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

What Tarken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Tarken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarken 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Tarken. 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 52 military records available for the last name Tarken. For the veterans among your Tarken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarken lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Tarken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Tarken in 1972 was 83, and 84 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tarken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarken 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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