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Tarrar Family History

Tarrar 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: Farrar, Taira, Arras, Tatar, Barra, Marra, Parmar, Carras, Taran

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Where is the Tarrar family from?

You can see how Tarrar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarrar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tarrar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Tarrar families living in Virginia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tarrar's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Tarrar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarrar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tarrar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tarrar. 34% of Tarrar men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Tarrar women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tarrar were Farm Laborer and Housewife. .

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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%
  • Electric Welder
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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What Tarrar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Tarrar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarrar 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Tarrar. 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 30 military records available for the last name Tarrar. For the veterans among your Tarrar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarrar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Tarrar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tarrar in 1967 was 61, and 66 in 2002.

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