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Tarnopolski Family History

Tarnopolski 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: Tarnowski, Topolski, Zapolski, Karnowski, Zarnowski, Tarkowski

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Where is the Tarnopolski family from?

You can see how Tarnopolski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarnopolski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tarnopolski family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tarnopolski's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Tarnopolski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarnopolski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tarnopolski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tarnopolski. 100% of Tarnopolski 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 67 census records available for the last name Tarnopolski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarnopolski 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Tarnopolski. 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 43 military records available for the last name Tarnopolski. For the veterans among your Tarnopolski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarnopolski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Tarnopolski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tarnopolski in 1968 was 82, and 84 in 2002.

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