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Tarlson Family History

Tarlson 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: Tarlton, Karlson, Carlson, Parson, Tallon, Carlton, Talton, Carlyon

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Where is the Tarlson family from?

You can see how Tarlson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarlson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tarlson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tarlson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tarlson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tarlson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Tarlson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarlson 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Tarlson. 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 38 military records available for the last name Tarlson. For the veterans among your Tarlson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarlson lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1993, in the United States, Tarlson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tarlson in 1983 was 79, and 97 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarlson 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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