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Tarson Family History

Tarson 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: Parson, Marson, Sarson, Garson, Larson, Karson, Farson, Carson

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Where is the Tarson family from?

You can see how Tarson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tarson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Tarson families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Tarson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tarson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarson 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 Tarson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tarson. 100% of Tarson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tarson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarson 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Tarson. 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 154 military records available for the last name Tarson. For the veterans among your Tarson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tarson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tarson in 1962 was 53, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tarson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarson 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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