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Tarnas Family History

Tarnas 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: Taras, Barnas, Barnes, Karas, Arras, Maras, Barlas, Barna, Barbas

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Where is the Tarnas family from?

You can see how Tarnas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarnas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tarnas families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1920 there was 1 Tarnas family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarnas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tarnas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Tarnas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarnas 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Tarnas. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tarnas. For the veterans among your Tarnas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarnas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Tarnas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tarnas in 1969 was 34, and 36 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarnas 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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