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Tartter Family History

Tartter 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: Hartter, Tarter, Carter, Trotter, Latter, Tarte, Matter, Barter

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Where is the Tartter family from?

You can see how Tartter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tartter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tartter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tartter families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Tartter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tartter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tartter 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 151 census records available for the last name Tartter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tartter 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Tartter. 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 203 military records available for the last name Tartter. For the veterans among your Tartter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tartter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tartter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tartter in 1965 was 62, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tartter 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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