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Tarbush Family History

Tarbush 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: Barbush, Forbush, Thrush, Fawbush, Garbus, Furbush, Ter Bush, Ambush

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Where is the Tarbush family from?

You can see how Tarbush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarbush family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tarbush families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tarbush families living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tarbush's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Tarbush families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarbush 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 Tarbush ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loom Fixer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tarbush. 34% of Tarbush men worked as a Loom Fixer and 100% of Tarbush women worked as a Spinner.

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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

  • Loom Fixer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Doffer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    100%

What Tarbush family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Tarbush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarbush 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Tarbush. 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 85 military records available for the last name Tarbush. For the veterans among your Tarbush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarbush lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Tarbush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tarbush in 1968 was 67, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarbush 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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