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Taryn Family History

Taryn 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: Tarin, Taran, Baron, Tan, Marin, Haren, Caron, Varon, Toren, Maron

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Where is the Taryn family from?

You can see how Taryn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taryn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Taryn families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1920 there was 1 Taryn family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Taryn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Taryn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taryn 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 14 census records available for the last name Taryn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taryn 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Taryn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Taryn. For the veterans among your Taryn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taryn lifespan?

Average Taryn life expectancy in 1997 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taryn 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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