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Tarnutzer Family History

Tarnutzer 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: Kreutzer, Tanzer, Kautzer, Tarwater, Trautner, Arntzen, Tainter

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Where is the Tarnutzer family from?

You can see how Tarnutzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarnutzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tarnutzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Tarnutzer families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarnutzer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tarnutzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarnutzer 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 Tarnutzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tarnutzer. 34% of Tarnutzer men worked as a Manager and 50% of Tarnutzer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tarnutzer were Laborer and Saleslady.

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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

  • Manager
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Tarnutzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Tarnutzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarnutzer 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Tarnutzer. 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 49 military records available for the last name Tarnutzer. For the veterans among your Tarnutzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarnutzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tarnutzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Tarnutzer in 1963 was 81, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarnutzer 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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