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Tarnstrom Family History

Tarnstrom 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: Fernstrom, Thunstrom, Ranstrom, Quarnstrom, Markstrom, Carlstrom

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Where is the Tarnstrom family from?

You can see how Tarnstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarnstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tarnstrom family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Tarnstrom's in USA. California and 5 other states had the highest population of Tarnstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarnstrom 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 Tarnstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tarnstrom. 100% of Tarnstrom men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Tarnstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Tarnstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarnstrom 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Tarnstrom. 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 24 military records available for the last name Tarnstrom. For the veterans among your Tarnstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarnstrom lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Tarnstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Tarnstrom in 1967 was 84, and 88 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tarnstrom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarnstrom 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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