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Tarbell Family History

Tarbell Surname Meaning

Possibly English: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tarbell family from?

You can see how Tarbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarbell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarbell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Tarbell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Tarbell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tarbell families in 1891.
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What did your Tarbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tarbell. 18% of Tarbell men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Tarbell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tarbell were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Machinist
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Secretary
    9%
  • Stenographer
    8%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Tarbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarbell 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 901 immigration records available for the last name Tarbell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Tarbell. For the veterans among your Tarbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarbell lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Tarbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tarbell in 1942 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarbell 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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