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Tarbis Family History

Tarbis 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: Paris, Harris, Barbas, Tarin, Martis, Baris, Artis, Tarzia, Tariq

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Where is the Tarbis family from?

You can see how Tarbis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarbis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tarbis families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarbis's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Tarbis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarbis 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 51 census records available for the last name Tarbis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarbis 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Tarbis. 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 20 military records available for the last name Tarbis. For the veterans among your Tarbis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarbis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tarbis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tarbis in 1963 was 74, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarbis 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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