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Tarman Family History

Tarman Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tarman family from?

You can see how Tarman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Tarman families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Tarman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tarman families in 1911.
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What did your Tarman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tarman. 31% of Tarman men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Tarman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tarman were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Tarman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tarman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarman 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Tarman. 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 553 military records available for the last name Tarman. For the veterans among your Tarman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Tarman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Tarman in 1960 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarman 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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