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Tarpy Family History

Tarpy Surname Meaning

Irish (mainly northwestern England): variant of Tarpey. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tarpy family from?

You can see how Tarpy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarpy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarpy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Tarpy families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarpy's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Tarpy families in 1911.
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What did your Tarpy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tarpy. 32% of Tarpy men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Tarpy women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tarpy were New Worker and New Worker.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    31%
  • Special Nurse
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tarpy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarpy 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Tarpy. 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 315 military records available for the last name Tarpy. For the veterans among your Tarpy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarpy lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Tarpy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tarpy in 1952 was 45, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarpy 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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