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Tarrey Family History

Tarrey 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: Tarpey, Torrey, Farrey, Tarry, Barre, Harvey, Torre, Carey, Terry

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Where is the Tarrey family from?

You can see how Tarrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Tarrey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarrey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tarrey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarrey 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 Tarrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tarrey. 32% of Tarrey men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Tarrey women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tarrey were Miner and Waitress.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Waitress
    11%

What Tarrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tarrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarrey 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Tarrey. 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 122 military records available for the last name Tarrey. For the veterans among your Tarrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarrey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1974, in the United States, Tarrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Tarrey in 1963 was 86, and 94 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tarrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarrey 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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