This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Tarnwell family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Tarnwell Family History

Tarnwell 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: Barnwell, Carnell, Darnell, Harwell, Farnell, Parnell, Bardwell

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Tarnwell family from?

You can see how Tarnwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarnwell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Tarnwell families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarnwell's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Tarnwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarnwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Tarnwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Tarnwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarnwell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Tarnwell

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Tarnwell. 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.

View all Tarnwell immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Tarnwell. For the veterans among your Tarnwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Tarnwell military records

You've only scratched the surface of Tarnwell family history

Discover More

What is the average Tarnwell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarnwell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tarnwell

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Tarnwell family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial