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Tarif Family History

Tarif 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: Tarin, Tariq, Tardif, Arif, Marie, Marin, Paris, Mari, Sari, Kari

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Where is the Tarif family from?

You can see how Tarif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarif family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Tarif family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarif's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tarif families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarif 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 17 census records available for the last name Tarif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarif 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tarif. 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 18 military records available for the last name Tarif. For the veterans among your Tarif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarif lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Tarif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tarif in 1989 was 82, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarif 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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