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Tarnopol Family History

Tarnopol 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: Karnopp, Tarnoff, Tarnow, Topol, Arnold, Carnell, Tarlton, Taunton

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Where is the Tarnopol family from?

You can see how Tarnopol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarnopol family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tarnopol families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Tarnopol's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tarnopol families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarnopol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tarnopol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Ruler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tarnopol. 50% of Tarnopol men worked as a Ruler. .

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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

  • Ruler
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Tarnopol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarnopol 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Tarnopol. 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 46 military records available for the last name Tarnopol. For the veterans among your Tarnopol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarnopol lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tarnopol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tarnopol in 1965 was 78, and 91 in 2004.

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