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Tarsey Family History

Tarsey Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Towersey though there is no clear evidence that the surnames are connected.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Tarsey family from?

You can see how Tarsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Tarsey families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Tarsey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tarsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tarsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tarsey. 100% of Tarsey men worked as a Motor Driver and 100% of Tarsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Motor Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tarsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarsey 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Tarsey. 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 48 military records available for the last name Tarsey. For the veterans among your Tarsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarsey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Tarsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tarsey in 1966 was 74, and 91 in 2002.

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