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Tarna Family History

Tarna 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: Barna, Sarna, Tara, Tarka, Tang, Tan, Rana, Bara, Taira, Carne

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Where is the Tarna family from?

You can see how Tarna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tarna family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tarna's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Tarna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarna 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 61 census records available for the last name Tarna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarna 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Tarna. 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 23 military records available for the last name Tarna. For the veterans among your Tarna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarna lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Tarna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tarna in 1979 was 71, and 41 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarna 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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