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Tacton Family History

Tacton 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: Talton, Acton, Tatton, Taton, Tanton, Easton, Hatton, Alton, Manton

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Where is the Tacton family from?

You can see how Tacton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tacton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tacton families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Tacton's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Tacton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tacton 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 Tacton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tacton. 100% of Tacton women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Tacton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tacton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tacton. 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 Tacton. For the veterans among your Tacton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tacton

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