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Tarky Family History

Tarky 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: Tardy, Tarka, Tarby, Tarpy, Tarry, Mark, Turk, Darby, Troy, Carey

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Where is the Tarky family from?

You can see how Tarky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tarky family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tarky's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Tarky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarky 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 Tarky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tarky. 100% of Tarky women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Tarky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Tarky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarky 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tarky. 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 9 military records available for the last name Tarky. For the veterans among your Tarky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarky lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Tarky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tarky in 1973 was 64, and 73 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tarky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarky 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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