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Tarker Family History

Tarker 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: Marker, Harker, Barker, Tasker, Parker, Starker, Tacker, Tarner

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Where is the Tarker family from?

You can see how Tarker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Tarker family living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tarker's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Tarker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tarker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tarker. 36% of Tarker men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Tarker women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tarker were Salesman and Maid. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tarker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarker 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 631 immigration records available for the last name Tarker. 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 279 military records available for the last name Tarker. For the veterans among your Tarker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarker lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Tarker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tarker in 1948 was 52, and 60 in 2004.

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