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Tarhey Family History

Tarhey 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: Tarpey, Harvey, Carey, Barley, Torney, Varley, Harley, Turley, Marley

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Where is the Tarhey family from?

You can see how Tarhey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarhey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Tarhey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Tarhey families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarhey's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Tarhey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarhey 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 13 census records available for the last name Tarhey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarhey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tarhey. 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 Tarhey. For the veterans among your Tarhey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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