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Tarhay Family History

Tarhay 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: Garay, Taran, Farhat, Barham, Taras, Tara, Tatham, Turay, Tarpey

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Where is the Tarhay family from?

You can see how Tarhay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarhay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tarhay families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Tarhay family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarhay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tarhay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarhay 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 Tarhay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarhay 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tarhay. 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 22 military records available for the last name Tarhay. For the veterans among your Tarhay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarhay lifespan?

Average Tarhay life expectancy in 1990 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarhay 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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