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Tarnacki Family History

Tarnacki 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: Kornacki, Karwacki, Harnack, Sarnecki, Bernacki, Tanaka, Tarnowski

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Where is the Tarnacki family from?

You can see how Tarnacki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarnacki family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Tarnacki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Tarnacki families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tarnacki's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tarnacki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarnacki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tarnacki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tarnacki. 42% of Tarnacki men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Machine Shop
    17%
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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Tarnacki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarnacki 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Tarnacki. 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 127 military records available for the last name Tarnacki. For the veterans among your Tarnacki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarnacki lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tarnacki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tarnacki in 1965 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

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