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Tarlington Family History

Tarlington 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: Darlington, Arlington, Garlington, Turlington, Tarkington, Harrington

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Where is the Tarlington family from?

You can see how Tarlington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarlington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarlington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Tarlington families living in Yorkshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Tarlington's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tarlington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarlington 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 Tarlington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tarlington. 60% of Tarlington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Nursing Sister
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tarlington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarlington 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Tarlington. 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 71 military records available for the last name Tarlington. For the veterans among your Tarlington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarlington lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Tarlington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tarlington in 1973 was 72, and 87 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tarlington

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarlington 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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