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Tarkus Family History

Tarkus 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: Barkus, Markus, Darius, Malkus, Farkas, Markos, Backus, Takes, Wirkus

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Where is the Tarkus family from?

You can see how Tarkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tarkus family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Tarkus's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Tarkus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarkus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Tarkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarkus 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 Tarkus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tarkus. For the veterans among your Tarkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarkus lifespan?

Average Tarkus life expectancy in 1995 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarkus 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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