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Tarng Family History

Tarng 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: Tang, Taing, Wang, Yang, Tong, Kang, Pang, Fang, Tan, Sang

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Where is the Tarng family from?

You can see how Tarng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarng family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Tarng families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarng's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Tarng families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarng 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 7 census records available for the last name Tarng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarng 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Tarng. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tarng. For the veterans among your Tarng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarng lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2004, in the United States, Tarng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tarng in 1996 was 38, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tarng

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarng 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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