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Targosz Family History

Targosz 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: Jarosz, Bartosz, Baros, Larose, Trost, Markos, Orosz, Aros, Lagos

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Where is the Targosz family from?

You can see how Targosz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Targosz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Targosz families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Targosz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Targosz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Targosz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Targosz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Targosz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Targosz 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Targosz. 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 103 military records available for the last name Targosz. For the veterans among your Targosz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Targosz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Targosz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Targosz in 1961 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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