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Taretsky Family History

Taretsky 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: Zaretsky, Turetsky, Barsky, Trosky, Twersky, Savitsky, Zavesky

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Taretsky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Taretsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taretsky 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 Taretsky. 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 6 military records available for the last name Taretsky. For the veterans among your Taretsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taretsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Taretsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Taretsky in 1966 was 67, and 83 in 1993.

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