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Tarrell Family History

Tarrell 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: Tyrrell, Barrell, Carrell, Garrell, Harrell, Darrell, Farrell

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Where is the Tarrell family from?

You can see how Tarrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarrell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Tarrell families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Tarrell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tarrell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarrell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tarrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tarrell. 28% of Tarrell men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Tarrell women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tarrell were Clerk 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
    28%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Cook
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%

What Tarrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Tarrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarrell 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 922 immigration records available for the last name Tarrell. 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 394 military records available for the last name Tarrell. For the veterans among your Tarrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarrell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Tarrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tarrell in 1959 was 56, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tarrell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarrell 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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