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Tarsney Family History

Tarsney 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: Torney, Parsley, Arney, Darney, Hartney, Tawney, Tansey, Turney

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Where is the Tarsney family from?

You can see how Tarsney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarsney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tarsney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Tarsney families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Tarsney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tarsney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarsney 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 Tarsney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tarsney. 50% of Tarsney men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Tarsney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Tarsney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarsney 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Tarsney. 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 59 military records available for the last name Tarsney. For the veterans among your Tarsney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarsney lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Tarsney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tarsney in 1959 was 41, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarsney 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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