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Tarhan Family History

Tarhan 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: Taran, Tahan, Tarman, Karman, Gahan, Harman, Warman, Farman, Tarin

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Where is the Tarhan family from?

You can see how Tarhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarhan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tarhan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tarhan families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tarhan's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Tarhan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarhan 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 Tarhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tarhan. 100% of Tarhan men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Tarhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Tarhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarhan 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Tarhan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tarhan. For the veterans among your Tarhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarhan lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1999, in the United States, Tarhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tarhan in 1994 was 71, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarhan 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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