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Tarrence Family History

Tarrence Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: variant of Torrence.

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


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Where is the Tarrence family from?

You can see how Tarrence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarrence family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarrence families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Tarrence families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tarrence's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tarrence families in 1911.
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What did your Tarrence ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tarrence. 30% of Tarrence men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Tarrence women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tarrence were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tarrence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarrence 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Tarrence. 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 253 military records available for the last name Tarrence. For the veterans among your Tarrence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarrence lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Tarrence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tarrence in 1945 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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