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Tarendale Family History

Tarendale 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: Arendale, Baxendale, Arendall, Arrendale, Trundle, Martindale

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Where is the Tarendale family from?

You can see how Tarendale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarendale family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Tarendale families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Tarendale families living in Angus. This was about 80% of all the recorded Tarendale's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Tarendale families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarendale 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 20 census records available for the last name Tarendale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarendale 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tarendale. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tarendale. For the veterans among your Tarendale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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