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Tarsia Family History

Tarsia Surname Meaning

Italian:: from a personal name derived from the Greek name Tharsias from tharsos ‘courage’. The personal name may have gained popularity as the name of the daughter of Apollonius of Tyre in an eponymous romance that was popular in Europe in the Middle Ages.

Habitational name from Tarsia in Cosenza province. Compare Tarzia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Tarsia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarsia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tarsia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tarsia families living in Maryland. This was about 15% of all the recorded Tarsia's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Tarsia families in 1920.
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What did your Tarsia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tarsia. 67% of Tarsia men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Tailor
    34%

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Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Tarsia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarsia 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Tarsia. 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 64 military records available for the last name Tarsia. For the veterans among your Tarsia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarsia lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Tarsia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tarsia in 1962 was 70, and 77 in 2003.

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