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Tarian Family History

Tarian 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: Tarin, Taran, Varian, Marian, Arian, Torian, Yarian, Tarman, Damian

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Where is the Tarian family from?

You can see how Tarian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tarian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Tarian families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tarian's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Tarian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tarian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tarian. 67% of Tarian men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Hired Hand
    14%

What Tarian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Tarian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarian 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Tarian. 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 49 military records available for the last name Tarian. For the veterans among your Tarian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarian lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Tarian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tarian in 1961 was 64, and 58 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarian 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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