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Tarher Family History

Tarher 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: Tarner, Tarver, Tarter, Turner, Marker, Tanner, Washer, Farmer

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Where is the Tarher family from?

You can see how Tarher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Tarher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Tarher families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarher's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Tarher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarher 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 41 census records available for the last name Tarher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarher 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tarher. 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 Tarher. For the veterans among your Tarher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarher lifespan?

Average Tarher life expectancy in 1968 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarher 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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