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Tarbitt Family History

Tarbitt Surname Meaning

see Torbet and Tarbet.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tarbitt family from?

You can see how Tarbitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarbitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tarbitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Tarbitt families living in Durham. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tarbitt's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Tarbitt families in 1891.
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What did your Tarbitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tarbitt. 100% of Tarbitt 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Tarbitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarbitt 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Tarbitt. 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 17 military records available for the last name Tarbitt. For the veterans among your Tarbitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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