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Tarnaski Family History

Tarnaski 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: Tarnowski, Tanski, Barnoski, Tanaka, Tamaki, Taras, Araki, Turowski

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Where is the Tarnaski family from?

You can see how Tarnaski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarnaski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tarnaski family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarnaski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tarnaski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarnaski 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 31 census records available for the last name Tarnaski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarnaski 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Tarnaski. 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 60 military records available for the last name Tarnaski. For the veterans among your Tarnaski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarnaski lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Tarnaski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Tarnaski in 1969 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarnaski 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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