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Taruer Family History

Taruer 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: Tauer, Tarner, Tarver, Tarter, Turner, Marker, Bauer, Tanner, Farmer

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Where is the Taruer family from?

You can see how Taruer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taruer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Taruer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Taruer families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Taruer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Taruer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taruer 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 Taruer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Taruer. 42% of Taruer men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Taruer women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Taruer were Operator and Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    42%
  • Operator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Taruer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Taruer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taruer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Taruer. 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 11 military records available for the last name Taruer. For the veterans among your Taruer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taruer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1976, in the United States, Taruer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Taruer in 1966 was 71, and 51 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taruer 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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