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Taresh Family History

Taresh Surname 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: Maresh, Ganesh, Mares, Bares, Ares, Takes, Tash, Taras, Teresi, Tesh

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Where is the Taresh family from?

You can see how Taresh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taresh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Taresh families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Taresh families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Taresh's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Taresh families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taresh 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 Taresh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Taresh. 60% of Taresh 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Lumberman
    40%

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Taresh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taresh 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Taresh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 51 military records available for the last name Taresh. For the veterans among your Taresh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taresh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Taresh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Taresh in 1963 was 87, and 71 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taresh ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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