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Tarbin Family History

Tarbin Name Meaning

see Thorburn .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Tarin, Turbin, Tarvin, Garbin, Carbin, Harbin, Barbin, Martin, Karlin

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Where is the Tarbin family from?

You can see how Tarbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarbin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Tarbin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 5 Tarbin families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tarbin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tarbin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarbin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tarbin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Textile Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 761 census records available for the last name Tarbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarbin 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Tarbin. 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 62 military records available for the last name Tarbin. For the veterans among your Tarbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarbin lifespan?

Average Tarbin life expectancy in 1992 was 25 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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