Origins of the Tarn surname
About the Tarns
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Interesting facts about Tarn
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Tarns most likely to marry?
What are the most common Tarn first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Tarns
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Tarns in 1921
Farmer
13
Living On Own Means
8
Domestic Servant
7
Dressmaker
6
Farmers Wife
6
Commmon male occupations for Tarns in 1921
Coal Miner
39
Coal Miner Hewer
30
Farmer
28
Lead Miner
28
Miner
15
