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Tarm Family History

Tarm 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: Tamm, Farm, Tarr, Harm, Tara, Warm, Tart, Karm, Tam, Mark

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Where is the Tarm family from?

You can see how Tarm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarm family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarm families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Tarm family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarm's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Tarm families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Tarm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarm 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Tarm. 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 9 military records available for the last name Tarm. For the veterans among your Tarm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarm lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Tarm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tarm in 1986 was 81, and 23 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarm 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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