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Tartow Family History

Tartow 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: Bartow, Tarnow, Tarlow, Barrow, Barlow, Tarlton, Sartor, Trow, Marton

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Where is the Tartow family from?

You can see how Tartow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tartow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tartow family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Tartow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tartow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tartow 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 8 census records available for the last name Tartow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tartow 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tartow. 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 Tartow. For the veterans among your Tartow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tartow lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Tartow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tartow in 1982 was 82, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tartow 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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