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Tarte Name Meaning

Altered form of French Tartre: habitational name from (Le) Tartre the name of several places in various parts of France. In some cases possibly also French: metonymic occupational name for a maker and seller of fine pastries from Old French tarte ‘tart pastry’. English (Shropshire): variant of Tart . This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


Similar surnames: Taute, Tart, Tate, Marte, Carte, Tartt, Garbe, Porte, Harte, Lare

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Where is the Tarte family from?

You can see how Tarte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarte family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarte families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 83 Tarte families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Tarte's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tarte families in 1911.
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What did your Tarte ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tarte. 50% of Tarte men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    50%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    30%
  • Journalier
    20%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tarte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarte 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 708 immigration records available for the last name Tarte. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 962 military records available for the last name Tarte. For the veterans among your Tarte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarte lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Tarte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tarte in 1953 was 34, and 82 in 2004.

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