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Tarrer Family History

Tarrer 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: Karrer, Harrer, Farrer, Tarner, Tarver, Tarter, Barre, Turner, Marker

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Where is the Tarrer family from?

You can see how Tarrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarrer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarrer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Tarrer families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Tarrer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tarrer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarrer 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 Tarrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tarrer. 41% of Tarrer men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Tarrer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tarrer were Commercial Fishman and Secretary.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    41%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Commercial Fishman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Servant
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%

What Tarrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tarrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarrer 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Tarrer. 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 237 military records available for the last name Tarrer. For the veterans among your Tarrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarrer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Tarrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tarrer in 1952 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tarrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarrer 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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