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Taren Family History

Taren 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: Haren, Toren, Tarin, Taran, Maren, Waren, Karen, Garen, Baron, Tan

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Where is the Taren family from?

You can see how Taren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Taren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Taren families living in Texas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Taren's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Taren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Taren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Taren. 50% of Taren men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Taren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Taren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taren 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Taren. 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 41 military records available for the last name Taren. For the veterans among your Taren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taren lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Taren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Taren in 1959 was 72, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taren 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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