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Tarro Family History

Tarro Surname Meaning

Italian: from the ancient Germanic personal name Tarro or Terro.

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


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Where is the Tarro family from?

You can see how Tarro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarro family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Tarro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Tarro family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarro's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Tarro families in 1911.
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What did your Tarro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tarro. 34% of Tarro 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
    34%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Repair Man
    12%

What Tarro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tarro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarro 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Tarro. 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 400 military records available for the last name Tarro. For the veterans among your Tarro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarro lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tarro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tarro in 1962 was 68, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tarro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarro 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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