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Tarkey Family History

Tarkey 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: Larkey, Tarpey, Markey, Taskey, Starkey, Harkey, Barkey, Parkey

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Where is the Tarkey family from?

You can see how Tarkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tarkey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Tarkey family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarkey's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Tarkey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarkey 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 Tarkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tarkey. 100% of Tarkey 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 Tarkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Tarkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarkey 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Tarkey. 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 45 military records available for the last name Tarkey. For the veterans among your Tarkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarkey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Tarkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tarkey in 1962 was 75, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tarkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarkey 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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