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Tarplay Family History

Tarplay 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: Tarpley, Tapley, Barclay, Tarpey, Tarpy, Hartley, Kaplan, Barley

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Where is the Tarplay family from?

You can see how Tarplay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarplay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tarplay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tarplay family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarplay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tarplay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarplay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Tarplay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarplay 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tarplay. 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 Tarplay. For the veterans among your Tarplay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarplay lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Tarplay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tarplay in 1970 was 70, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarplay 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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