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Tarbett Family History

Tarbett Surname Meaning

see Torbet and Tarbet.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Tarbett family from?

You can see how Tarbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarbett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarbett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Tarbett families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tarbett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tarbett families in 1911.
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What did your Tarbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tarbett. 49% of Tarbett men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Tarbett women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tarbett were Yardman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Conductor
    10%
  • Yardman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Book Keeper
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Tarbett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tarbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarbett 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Tarbett. 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 190 military records available for the last name Tarbett. For the veterans among your Tarbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarbett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Tarbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tarbett in 1967 was 75, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarbett 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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