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Tarver Family History

Tarver Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire): of uncertain origin but perhaps related to Tolfree.

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


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Where is the Tarver family from?

You can see how Tarver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarver family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 71 Tarver families living in Warwickshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tarver's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Tarver families in 1891.
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What did your Tarver ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tarver. 60% of Tarver men worked as a Gardener and 79% of Tarver women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tarver were Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Gardener
    60%
  • Farm Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Teacher Of Degectives
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Tarver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Tarver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarver 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tarver. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Tarver. For the veterans among your Tarver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarver lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Tarver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tarver in 1941 was 30, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarver 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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