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Tarney Family History

Tarney Surname Meaning

from Ó Tíghearnaigh see Tierney.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tarney family from?

You can see how Tarney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Tarney families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Tarney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tarney families in 1911.
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What did your Tarney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tarney. 30% of Tarney men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Tarney women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tarney were Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tarney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarney 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Tarney. 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 286 military records available for the last name Tarney. For the veterans among your Tarney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarney lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Tarney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tarney in 1960 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarney 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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