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Tarple Family History

Tarple 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: Tarpley, Marple, Harple, Temple, Apple, Harle, Wardle, Tipple, Staple

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Where is the Tarple family from?

You can see how Tarple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarple family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Tarple families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Tarple family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarple's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Tarple families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarple 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 94 census records available for the last name Tarple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarple 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tarple. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tarple. For the veterans among your Tarple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarple lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Tarple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tarple in 1990 was 30, and 45 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarple 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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