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Tarfenhead Family History

Tarfenhead 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: Cadenhead, Redhead, Morehead, Tarrence, Arseneau, Parenteau

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Where is the Tarfenhead family from?

You can see how Tarfenhead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarfenhead family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tarfenhead families living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarfenhead's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Tarfenhead families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Tarfenhead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarfenhead 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 Tarfenhead. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tarfenhead. For the veterans among your Tarfenhead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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