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Tarlen Family History

Tarlen 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: Arlen, Karlen, Carlen, Karlin, Allen, Carlin, Harben, Barley, Harden

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Where is the Tarlen family from?

You can see how Tarlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarlen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tarlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Tarlen family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarlen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tarlen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarlen 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 99 census records available for the last name Tarlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarlen 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Tarlen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Tarlen. For the veterans among your Tarlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarlen lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Tarlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tarlen in 1985 was 39, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarlen 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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