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Tarwaters Family History

Tarwaters 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: Tarwater, Travers, Waters, Dewaters, Passwaters, Mcwaters, Atwater

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Where is the Tarwaters family from?

You can see how Tarwaters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarwaters family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarwaters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tarwaters family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarwaters's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Tarwaters families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarwaters 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 183 census records available for the last name Tarwaters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarwaters 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tarwaters. 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 39 military records available for the last name Tarwaters. For the veterans among your Tarwaters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarwaters lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Tarwaters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tarwaters in 1961 was 41, and 53 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarwaters 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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