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Tagtow Family History

Tagtow 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: Talton, Tatton, Tator, Bartow, Lagrow, Jagow, Tarnow, Tarlow, Satow

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Where is the Tagtow family from?

You can see how Tagtow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tagtow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tagtow families living in South Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tagtow's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Tagtow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tagtow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tagtow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tagtow. 100% of Tagtow 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Tagtow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tagtow 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tagtow. 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 31 military records available for the last name Tagtow. For the veterans among your Tagtow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tagtow lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Tagtow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tagtow in 1980 was 72, and 56 in 2002.

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