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Taterka Family History

Taterka 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: Taverna, Patera, Tavera, Materna, Tarka, Peterka, Matejka, Laterza

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Where is the Taterka family from?

You can see how Taterka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taterka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Taterka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Taterka families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Taterka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Taterka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taterka 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 Taterka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Taterka. 25% of Taterka men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    25%
  • Repair Man
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Coal Driver
    25%

What Taterka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Taterka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taterka 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Taterka. 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 Taterka. For the veterans among your Taterka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taterka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Taterka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Taterka in 1963 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Taterka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taterka 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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