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Tartt Family History

Tartt Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Tart.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tartt family from?

You can see how Tartt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tartt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tartt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Tartt families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Tartt's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Tartt families in 1911.
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What did your Tartt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Field Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tartt. 55% of Tartt men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Tartt women worked as a Field Hand. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tartt were Delivery Boy and Teacher.

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Coal Loader
    9%
  • Delivery Boy
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Field Hand
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Tartt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tartt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tartt 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Tartt. 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 527 military records available for the last name Tartt. For the veterans among your Tartt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tartt lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Tartt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tartt in 1952 was 60, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tartt 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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