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Tartas Family History

Tartas 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: Taras, Karas, Arras, Maras, Tatar, Barlas, Barbas, Martis, Farkas

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Where is the Tartas family from?

You can see how Tartas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tartas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tartas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tartas family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tartas's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Tartas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tartas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tartas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tartas. 50% of Tartas men worked as a Saleman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Saleman
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Tartas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Tartas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tartas 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Tartas. 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 55 military records available for the last name Tartas. For the veterans among your Tartas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tartas lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Tartas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tartas in 1974 was 75, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tartas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tartas 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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