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Tarrish Family History

Tarrish 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: Parrish, Barrish, Farrish, Garrish, Harris, Farris, Terris, Sarris

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Where is the Tarrish family from?

You can see how Tarrish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarrish family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tarrish families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Tarrish family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarrish's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Tarrish families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Tarrish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarrish 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Tarrish. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tarrish. For the veterans among your Tarrish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarrish lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Tarrish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tarrish in 1975 was 71, and 79 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarrish 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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