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Tarakoff Family History

Tarakoff Name 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: Tarnoff, Malakoff, Markoff, Turoff, Granoff, Karhoff, Harloff

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Where is the Tarakoff family from?

You can see how Tarakoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarakoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tarakoff family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarakoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tarakoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarakoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tarakoff ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tarakoff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Tarakoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarakoff 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 Tarakoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Tarakoff. For the veterans among your Tarakoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarakoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1981, in the United States, Tarakoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tarakoff in 1964 was 85, and 53 in 1981.

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