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Tarnell Family History

Tarnell 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: Carnell, Darnell, Farnell, Parnell, Varnell, Arnell, Marnell, Yarnell

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Where is the Tarnell family from?

You can see how Tarnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarnell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Tarnell families living in Staffordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tarnell's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Tarnell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarnell 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 Tarnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tarnell. 100% of Tarnell 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
    100%

What Tarnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Tarnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarnell 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Tarnell. 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 48 military records available for the last name Tarnell. For the veterans among your Tarnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarnell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Tarnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tarnell in 1968 was 30, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tarnell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarnell 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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