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Tarbutton Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Northumberland): probably a habitational name from an unidentified or lost place in northern England or possibly from Tarbolton in Ayrshire Scotland.

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


Similar surnames: Warburton, Trafton, Taunton, Statton, Tarlton, Harton, Auton, Tatton

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Where is the Tarbutton family from?

You can see how Tarbutton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarbutton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarbutton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Tarbutton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 87% of all the recorded Tarbutton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tarbutton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarbutton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tarbutton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tarbutton. 18% of Tarbutton men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Tarbutton women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tarbutton were Owner and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Owner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tarbutton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarbutton 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Tarbutton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tarbutton. For the veterans among your Tarbutton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarbutton lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Tarbutton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tarbutton in 1952 was 33, and 68 in 2004.

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