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Tarnay Family History

Tarnay 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: Torney, Barna, Barnaby, Arney, Darney, Garay, Taran, Tawney, Turney

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Where is the Tarnay family from?

You can see how Tarnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarnay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarnay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tarnay family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarnay's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tarnay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarnay 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 106 census records available for the last name Tarnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarnay 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Tarnay. 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 51 military records available for the last name Tarnay. For the veterans among your Tarnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarnay lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Tarnay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tarnay in 1965 was 82, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarnay 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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