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Taris Family History

Taris 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: Paris, Tarin, Baris, Tariq, Maris, Taras, Laris, Caris, Garis, Aris

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Where is the Taris family from?

You can see how Taris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Taris families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Taris family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Taris's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Taris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taris 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 Taris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Taris. 67% of Taris men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Taris women worked as a Cook.

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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%
  • New Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Taris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Taris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taris 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Taris. 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 406 military records available for the last name Taris. For the veterans among your Taris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taris lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Taris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Taris in 1966 was 58, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Taris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taris 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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