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Tarkka Family History

Tarkka 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: Tarka, Tarzia, Tanaka, Sarka, Tara, Trnka, Trcka, Jarka, Tabaka, Mark

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Where is the Tarkka family from?

You can see how Tarkka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarkka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tarkka family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tarkka's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Tarkka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarkka 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 Tarkka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Tarkka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Tarkka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarkka 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Tarkka. 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 15 military records available for the last name Tarkka. For the veterans among your Tarkka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarkka lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Tarkka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tarkka in 1972 was 79, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tarkka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarkka 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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