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Tariff Family History

Tariff 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: Tardiff, Tarin, Griff, Aliff, Tariq, Turoff, Tarnoff, Cardiff, Tardif

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Where is the Tariff family from?

You can see how Tariff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tariff family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tariff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Tariff families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tariff's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tariff families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tariff 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 Tariff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Tariff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Tariff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tariff 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tariff. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tariff. For the veterans among your Tariff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tariff lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Tariff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tariff in 1985 was 67, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tariff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tariff 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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