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Tarria Family History

Tarria 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: Tarzia, Sarria, Taira, Harris, Tarin, Barra, Marra, Maria, Barcia

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Where is the Tarria family from?

You can see how Tarria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarria family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Tarria families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Tarria families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarria's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Tarria families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarria 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 68 census records available for the last name Tarria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarria 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Tarria. 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 Tarria. For the veterans among your Tarria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarria lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarria 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tarria

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