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Tarran Family History

Tarran Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tarran family from?

You can see how Tarran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarran family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tarran families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Tarran families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Tarran's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tarran families in 1891.
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What did your Tarran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gas Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tarran. 20% of Tarran men worked as a Gas Fitter and 78% of Tarran women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tarran were Builders Labourer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gas Fitter
    20%
  • Railway Clerk
    20%
  • Insurance Agent
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Tarran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Tarran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarran 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Tarran. 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 302 military records available for the last name Tarran. For the veterans among your Tarran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarran lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Tarran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tarran in 1962 was 80, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarran 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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