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Tarzia Name Meaning

Variant spelling of Italian Tarsia, either from a personal name derived from Greek Tharsias, or a habitational name from Tarsia in Cosenza province. Tharsia may have gained popularity as the name of the daughter of Apollonius of Tyre, in an eponymous romance that was popular in Europe in the Middle Ages.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Faria, Troia, Maria, Barcia, Tarte, Tarvin, Marcia, Baiza, Sardi

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Tarzia Family Origin

Where is the Tarzia family from?

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You can see how Tarzia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarzia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tarzia families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Tarzia families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Tarzia's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tarzia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarzia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Tarzia Family Occupations

What did your Tarzia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Tarzia. 17% of Tarzia men worked as a Laborer and 8% of Tarzia women worked as a Beautician. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tarzia were Truck Driver and File Clerk

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Beautician
    8%
  • Clerical Supervisor
    8%
  • Dress Maker
    8%
  • File Clerk
    8%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Tarzia Historical Records

What Tarzia family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 525 census records available for the last name Tarzia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarzia census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 452 immigration records available for the last name Tarzia. 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 Card

There are 151 military records available for the last name Tarzia. For the veterans among your Tarzia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Tarzia Life Expectancy

What is the average Tarzia lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Tarzia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tarzia in 1954 was 50, and 91 in 2004.

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