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Tarvain Family History

Tarvain 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: Tarvin, Marvin, Tarin, Taran, Train, Parvin, Sartain, Garvin, Harvin

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Where is the Tarvain family from?

You can see how Tarvain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarvain family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Tarvain families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarvain's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Tarvain families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Tarvain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarvain 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tarvain. 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 Tarvain. For the veterans among your Tarvain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarvain lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Tarvain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tarvain in 1977 was 63, and 80 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarvain 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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