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Tarble Family History

Tarble 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: Marble, Varble, Warble, Cable, Harle, Barbe, Taube, Wardle, Gable

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Where is the Tarble family from?

You can see how Tarble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarble family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarble families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Tarble families living in Vermont. This was about 54% of all the recorded Tarble's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Tarble families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarble surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tarble ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tarble. 34% of Tarble men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tarble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarble 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Tarble. 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 237 military records available for the last name Tarble. For the veterans among your Tarble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarble lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tarble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tarble in 1964 was 81, and 66 in 2004.

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