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Tarpay Family History

Tarpay 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: Tarpey, Tarpy, Garay, Taran, Taras, Tarpley, Tara, Turay, Barbay

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Where is the Tarpay family from?

You can see how Tarpay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarpay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tarpay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tarpay family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarpay's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Tarpay families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Tarpay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarpay 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Tarpay. 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 23 military records available for the last name Tarpay. For the veterans among your Tarpay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarpay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Tarpay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tarpay in 1967 was 68, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarpay 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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