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Tarne Family History

Tarne 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: Carne, Arne, Tarte, Warne, Harne, Tarner, Tang, Barre, Turner, Tan

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Where is the Tarne family from?

You can see how Tarne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tarne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Tarne family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tarne's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Tarne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarne 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 Tarne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tarne. 100% of Tarne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tarne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Tarne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarne 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Tarne. 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 30 military records available for the last name Tarne. For the veterans among your Tarne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarne lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Tarne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tarne in 1951 was 44, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tarne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarne 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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