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Tarpington Family History

Tarpington 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: Tarkington, Harrington, Warrington, Barrington, Carrington

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Where is the Tarpington family from?

You can see how Tarpington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarpington family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tarpington family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tarpington's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Tarpington families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Tarpington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarpington 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tarpington. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tarpington. For the veterans among your Tarpington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tarpington

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