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Tarey Family History

Tarey 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: Carey, Rarey, Tarpey, Tardy, Tacey, Arey, Tarby, Garey, Tirey, Tarpy

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Where is the Tarey family from?

You can see how Tarey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Tarey family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarey's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Tarey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarey 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 375 census records available for the last name Tarey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarey 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 Tarey. 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 22 military records available for the last name Tarey. For the veterans among your Tarey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1978, in the United States, Tarey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tarey in 1966 was 50, and 86 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tarey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarey 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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