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Tarelton Family History

Tarelton 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: Tarlton, Hazelton, Carlton, Talton, Trenton, Tarleton, Harelson

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Where is the Tarelton family from?

You can see how Tarelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarelton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tarelton families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Tarelton families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarelton's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tarelton families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Tarelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarelton 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 Tarelton. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tarelton. For the veterans among your Tarelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarelton lifespan?

Average Tarelton life expectancy in 1985 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarelton 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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