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Tarkenter Family History

Tarkenter 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: Carpenter, Parmenter, Permenter, Gardener, Tranter, Trenner, Tretter

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Where is the Tarkenter family from?

You can see how Tarkenter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarkenter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tarkenter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Tarkenter families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarkenter's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tarkenter families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Tarkenter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarkenter 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Tarkenter. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tarkenter. For the veterans among your Tarkenter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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