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Tarca Family History

Tarca 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: Barca, Tasca, Tara, Tarka, March, Barco, Bara, Taira, Darcy, Turco

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Where is the Tarca family from?

You can see how Tarca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tarca families living in Connecticut. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tarca's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Tarca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tarca ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 192 census records available for the last name Tarca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarca 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Tarca. 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 36 military records available for the last name Tarca. For the veterans among your Tarca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarca lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Tarca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tarca in 1971 was 34, and 75 in 2002.

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