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Tarbill Family History

Tarbill 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: Tarbell, Gambill, Parrill, Cargill, Harrill, Turrill, Tansill

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Where is the Tarbill family from?

You can see how Tarbill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarbill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarbill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Tarbill families living in Worcestershire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Tarbill's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Tarbill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarbill 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 Tarbill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tarbill. 30% of Tarbill men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tarbill women worked as a House Worker.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Worker
    100%

What Tarbill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 771 census records available for the last name Tarbill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarbill 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Tarbill. 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 118 military records available for the last name Tarbill. For the veterans among your Tarbill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarbill lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Tarbill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tarbill in 1968 was 86, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarbill 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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