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Tarlowsky Family History

Tarlowsky 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: Tarnowski, Tarkowski, Orlowsky, Pavlovsky, Markowski, Turowski

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Where is the Tarlowsky family from?

You can see how Tarlowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarlowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tarlowsky families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tarlowsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tarlowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarlowsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Tarlowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarlowsky 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Tarlowsky. 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 14 military records available for the last name Tarlowsky. For the veterans among your Tarlowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarlowsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1980, in the United States, Tarlowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tarlowsky in 1964 was 75, and 72 in 1980.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarlowsky 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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