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Tarrier Family History

Tarrier Surname Meaning

From Old French terrier tierier ‘landowner freeholder’, Middle English terrer refers to a ‘bursar for the landholdings of a monastery estate manager’.

The term has evolved from Middle English terrere, terriere, and taryer which means ‘terrier, a hunting dog that burrows in pursuit of its prey’.

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


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Where is the Tarrier family from?

You can see how Tarrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarrier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarrier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Tarrier families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Tarrier's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Tarrier families in 1891.
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What did your Tarrier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tarrier. 50% of Tarrier men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Tarrier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tarrier were Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tarrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarrier 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Tarrier. 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 135 military records available for the last name Tarrier. For the veterans among your Tarrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarrier lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Tarrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tarrier in 1953 was 46, and 48 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarrier 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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