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Tarlet Family History

Tarlet 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: Tarbet, Barlet, Garret, Barley, Mallet, Varley, Harle, Harley, Turley

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Where is the Tarlet family from?

You can see how Tarlet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarlet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tarlet families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Tarlet family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarlet's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Tarlet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarlet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tarlet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Tarlet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarlet 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Tarlet. 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 military records available for the last name Tarlet. For the veterans among your Tarlet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarlet lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1992, in the United States, Tarlet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tarlet in 1991 was 31, and 1 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarlet 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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