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Tarsus Family History

Tarsus 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: Darius, Taras, Barkus, Tarshis, Bartus, Markus, Aarhus, Taus, Harcus

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Where is the Tarsus family from?

You can see how Tarsus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarsus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tarsus families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tarsus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tarsus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarsus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Tarsus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarsus 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tarsus. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tarsus. For the veterans among your Tarsus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarsus lifespan?

Between 1946 and 1991, in the United States, Tarsus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tarsus in 1946 was 43, and 84 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarsus 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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