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Tarns Family History

Tarns 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: Taras, Warns, Barns, Starns, Carns, Karns, Arns, Turns, Tang, Tan

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Where is the Tarns family from?

You can see how Tarns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarns family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Tarns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Tarns family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarns's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Tarns families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Tarns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarns 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Tarns. 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 15 military records available for the last name Tarns. For the veterans among your Tarns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarns lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1968, in the United States, Tarns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Tarns in 1967 was 70, and 63 in 1968.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarns 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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