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Tarvestad Family History

Tarvestad 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: Karlstad, Harstad, Trygstad, Kallestad, Hatlestad, Barstad, Ulvestad

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Where is the Tarvestad family from?

You can see how Tarvestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarvestad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tarvestad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Tarvestad families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarvestad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tarvestad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarvestad 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 Tarvestad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tarvestad. 100% of Tarvestad men worked as a 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
    100%

What Tarvestad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Tarvestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarvestad 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Tarvestad. 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 39 military records available for the last name Tarvestad. For the veterans among your Tarvestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarvestad lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Tarvestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tarvestad in 1969 was 69, and 92 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tarvestad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarvestad 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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