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Taragos Family History

Taragos 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: Maragos, Dragos, Aragon, Taras, Tarango, Farago, Panagos, Naragon

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Taragos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taragos 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Taragos. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Taragos. For the veterans among your Taragos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taragos lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Taragos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Taragos in 1979 was 66, and 85 in 2002.

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