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Tarbert Family History

Tarbert Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Tarbet.

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


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Where is the Tarbert family from?

You can see how Tarbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarbert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Tarbert families living in Essex. This was about 39% of all the recorded Tarbert's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Tarbert families in 1891.
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What did your Tarbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tarbert. 67% of Tarbert 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Retired
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tarbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarbert 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Tarbert. 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 502 military records available for the last name Tarbert. For the veterans among your Tarbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarbert lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Tarbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tarbert in 1958 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tarbert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarbert 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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