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Tarnofsky Family History

Tarnofsky 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, Barnosky, Yanofsky, Janofsky, Borofsky, Trosky, Tarnoff

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Where is the Tarnofsky family from?

You can see how Tarnofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarnofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tarnofsky families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tarnofsky's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Tarnofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarnofsky 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 Tarnofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tarnofsky. 50% of Tarnofsky men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Tarnofsky women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tarnofsky were Carpenter and Floor Girl.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Floor Girl
    50%

What Tarnofsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Tarnofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarnofsky 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Tarnofsky. 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 110 military records available for the last name Tarnofsky. For the veterans among your Tarnofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarnofsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tarnofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tarnofsky in 1964 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarnofsky 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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