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Tarrau Family History

Tarrau 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: Taira, Arras, Barra, Marra, Carras, Taran, Farrar, Taras, Terra, Tarr

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Where is the Tarrau family from?

You can see how Tarrau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarrau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tarrau family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarrau's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tarrau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarrau 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 45 census records available for the last name Tarrau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarrau 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Tarrau. 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 Tarrau. For the veterans among your Tarrau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarrau lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Tarrau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tarrau in 1977 was 63, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarrau 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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