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Tarpa Family History

Tarpa 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: Tara, Tarka, Tarpy, Papa, Karp, Bara, Taira, Barca, Apa, Harp

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Where is the Tarpa family from?

You can see how Tarpa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarpa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tarpa families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Tarpa family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarpa's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Tarpa families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarpa 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 14 census records available for the last name Tarpa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarpa 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Tarpa. 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 60 military records available for the last name Tarpa. For the veterans among your Tarpa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarpa lifespan?

Average Tarpa life expectancy in 1976 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarpa 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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