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Tarkenton Family History

Tarkenton 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: Trenton, Warkentin, Tarleton, Tarkington, Tarlton, Taunton, Kenton

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Where is the Tarkenton family from?

You can see how Tarkenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarkenton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarkenton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Tarkenton family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarkenton's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Tarkenton families in 1891.
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What did your Tarkenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tarkenton. 30% of Tarkenton men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tarkenton women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Driller
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Tarkenton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tarkenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarkenton 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Tarkenton. 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 527 military records available for the last name Tarkenton. For the veterans among your Tarkenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarkenton lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Tarkenton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tarkenton in 1956 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

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