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Tarrent Family History

Tarrent 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: Tarrant, Parrent, Sargent, Garret, Trent, Barrett, Farren, Current

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Where is the Tarrent family from?

You can see how Tarrent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarrent family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarrent families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Tarrent families living in South Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tarrent's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Tarrent families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarrent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tarrent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tarrent. 30% of Tarrent men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Tarrent women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tarrent were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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
    30%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tarrent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarrent 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Tarrent. 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 130 military records available for the last name Tarrent. For the veterans among your Tarrent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarrent lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Tarrent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tarrent in 1968 was 67, and 90 in 1999.

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