Tarplee Family History

Tarplee Surname Meaning

From Tarporley (Cheshire) which is recorded as Torperley in 1198–1216 Thorple in 1282 Torpelegh in 1386 and Tarpley in 1665.

The origin of the place-name is uncertain but it may derive from Old English *þorpera genitive plural of *þorpere ‘person who lives in a secondary settlement or outlying farmstead’.

This comes from a derivative of þorp ‘secondary settlement outlying farmstead’.

Additionally, the name includes lēah which means ‘wood woodland clearing’.

Thus, the historical transformations of the name reflect its evolving significance through time.

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

Similar surnames: Tarpley, Tapley, Tarpey, Marple, Farlee, Harple, Parlee, Hartley, Temple, Apple

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85	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Tarplee family from?

You can see how Tarplee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarplee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tarplee families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Tarplee families living in Warwickshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Tarplee's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Tarplee families in 1891.

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What did your Tarplee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural labourer and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tarplee. 40% of Tarplee men worked as an Agricultural labourer and 77% of Tarplee women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tarplee were Unemployed and Unpaid domestic dut.

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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.

Agricultural labourer

40%

Gardener

20%

General labourer

20%

Unemployed

20%

Unpaid domestic duties

77%

Land worker

10%

Unpaid domestic

Unpaid domestic dut

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Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Tarplee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarplee census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 85 immigration records available for the last name Tarplee. 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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Military Records

There are 141 military records available for the last name Tarplee. For the veterans among your Tarplee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarplee lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Tarplee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tarplee in 1959 was 55, and 76 in 2002.

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Tarplee Surname Meaning

From Tarporley (Cheshire) which is recorded as Torperley in 1198–1216 Thorple in 1282 Torpelegh in 1386 and Tarpley in 1665.

The origin of the place-name is uncertain but it may derive from Old English *þorpera genitive plural of *þorpere ‘person who lives in a secondary settlement or outlying farmstead’.

This comes from a derivative of þorp ‘secondary settlement outlying farmstead’.

Additionally, the name includes lēah which means ‘wood woodland clearing’.

Thus, the historical transformations of the name reflect its evolving significance through time.

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

Where is the Tarplee family from?

What did your Tarplee ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Agricultural labourer

40%

Gardener

20%

General labourer

20%

Unemployed

20%

Unpaid domestic duties

77%

Land worker

10%

Unpaid domestic

Unpaid domestic dut

What Tarplee family records will you find?

What is the average Tarplee lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Tarplee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tarplee in 1959 was 55, and 76 in 2002.

Tarplee Family History

Tarplee Surname Meaning

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Tarplee Surname Meaning

11,000 record(s) for Tarplee

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Where is the Tarplee family from?

What did your Tarplee ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Tarplee family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Tarplee lifespan?

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