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Targo Family History

Targo 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: Argo, Margo, Cargo, Tango, Tarro, Largo, Wargo, Vargo, Bargo, Fargo

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Where is the Targo family from?

You can see how Targo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Targo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Targo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Targo family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Targo's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Targo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Targo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Targo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Targo. 60% of Targo men worked as a Chauffeur and 100% of Targo women worked as a Packer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Chauffeur
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Targo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Targo 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Targo. 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 40 military records available for the last name Targo. For the veterans among your Targo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Targo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Targo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Targo in 1963 was 72, and 79 in 1998.

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