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Tarifa Family History

Tarifa 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: Taira, Farina, Tarin, Maria, Tarzia, Tariq, Arima, Stariha, Faria

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Where is the Tarifa family from?

You can see how Tarifa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarifa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tarifa family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarifa's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Tarifa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarifa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Tarifa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarifa 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Tarifa. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tarifa. For the veterans among your Tarifa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarifa lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Tarifa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tarifa in 1977 was 62, and 55 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarifa 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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