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Tarley Family History

Tarley 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: Barley, Varley, Harley, Turley, Marley, Farley, Carley, Talley

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Where is the Tarley family from?

You can see how Tarley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Tarley families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Tarley's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Tarley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tarley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tarley. 22% of Tarley men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Tarley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tarley were New Worker and Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • House Work
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Tarley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tarley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarley 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Tarley. 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 184 military records available for the last name Tarley. For the veterans among your Tarley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1999, in the United States, Tarley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tarley in 1957 was 47, and 69 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarley 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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