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Tarnoski Family History

Tarnoski 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, Barnoski, Karnowski, Zarnowski, Tarkowski, Sarnowski

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Where is the Tarnoski family from?

You can see how Tarnoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarnoski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tarnoski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Tarnoski families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarnoski's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tarnoski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarnoski 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 Tarnoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tarnoski. 50% of Tarnoski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tarnoski women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tarnoski were Metal Finisher and House Cleaning.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Metal Finisher
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • House Cleaning
    50%

What Tarnoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Tarnoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarnoski 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Tarnoski. 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 41 military records available for the last name Tarnoski. For the veterans among your Tarnoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarnoski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tarnoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tarnoski in 1965 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tarnoski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarnoski 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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