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Tarris Family History

Tarris Name 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: Harris, Farris, Terris, Sarris, Carris, Garris, Parris, Marris

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Where is the Tarris family from?

You can see how Tarris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 25 Tarris families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 41% of all the recorded Tarris's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Tarris families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tarris ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tarris. 100% of Tarris men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tarris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarris 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Tarris. 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 277 military records available for the last name Tarris. For the veterans among your Tarris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarris lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Tarris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tarris in 1947 was 40, and 94 in 2004.

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