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Tarens Family History

Tarens 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: Arens, Trent, Haren, Toren, Tarin, Mares, Torrens, Taran, Parent

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Where is the Tarens family from?

You can see how Tarens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tarens families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Tarens families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarens's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Tarens families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Tarens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarens 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tarens. 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 Tarens. For the veterans among your Tarens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarens lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Tarens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tarens in 1982 was 62, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarens 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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