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Tarpoff Family History

Tarpoff 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: Tarnoff, Turoff, Karhoff, Harloff, Tordoff, Sarnoff, Markoff, Tardiff

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Where is the Tarpoff family from?

You can see how Tarpoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarpoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tarpoff families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarpoff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tarpoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarpoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tarpoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tarpoff. 100% of Tarpoff men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

What Tarpoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Tarpoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarpoff 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Tarpoff. 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 21 military records available for the last name Tarpoff. For the veterans among your Tarpoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarpoff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Tarpoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tarpoff in 1968 was 75, and 64 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarpoff 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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