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Tarke Family History

Tarke 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: Harke, Tarte, Starke, Tanke, Taake, Tarka, Parke, Larke, Tacke, Barke

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Where is the Tarke family from?

You can see how Tarke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tarke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Tarke families living in Illinois. This was about 62% of all the recorded Tarke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tarke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tarke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tarke. 50% of Tarke men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Tarke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarke 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Tarke. 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 25 military records available for the last name Tarke. For the veterans among your Tarke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Tarke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tarke in 1967 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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