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Tatten Family History

Tatten 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: Tatton, Patten, Hatten, Totten, Batten, Gatten, Hatton, Kasten

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Where is the Tatten family from?

You can see how Tatten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tatten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tatten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Tatten families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Tatten's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Tatten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tatten 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 Tatten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tatten. 29% of Tatten men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Tatten women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tatten were Miner and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    14%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

What Tatten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tatten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tatten 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Tatten. 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 398 military records available for the last name Tatten. For the veterans among your Tatten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tatten lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tatten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tatten in 1966 was 81, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tatten 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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