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Tarban Family History

Tarban 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: Taran, Karban, Tarman, Harben, Karman, Harman, Laban, Warman, Tabak

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Where is the Tarban family from?

You can see how Tarban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarban family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Tarban families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 12 Tarban families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarban's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Tarban families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarban 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 71 census records available for the last name Tarban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarban 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Tarban. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tarban. For the veterans among your Tarban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarban lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarban 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 Tarban

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