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Tarplin Family History

Tarplin 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: Taplin, Tamplin, Karlin, Carlin, Turpin, Tarin, Caplin, Tarpley

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Where is the Tarplin family from?

You can see how Tarplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarplin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tarplin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Tarplin families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarplin's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Tarplin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarplin 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 Tarplin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builder (carpenter) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tarplin. 100% of Tarplin men worked as a Builder (carpenter) and 50% of Tarplin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Builder (carpenter)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    50%

What Tarplin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Tarplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarplin 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Tarplin. 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 25 military records available for the last name Tarplin. For the veterans among your Tarplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarplin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Tarplin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tarplin in 1967 was 65, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarplin 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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