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Tarrie Family History

Tarrie 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: Barrie, Carrie, Tardie, Harrie, Barre, Marie, Torre, Harris, Tarin

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Where is the Tarrie family from?

You can see how Tarrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarrie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tarrie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Tarrie families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Tarrie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tarrie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarrie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1891
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What did your Tarrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tarrie. 50% of Tarrie men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Miner Coal Loader
    50%

What Tarrie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Tarrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarrie 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Tarrie. 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 25 military records available for the last name Tarrie. For the veterans among your Tarrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarrie lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Tarrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Tarrie in 1970 was 67, and 58 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tarrie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarrie 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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