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Tatara Family History

Tatara 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: Tatar, Tahara, Takara, Taira, Tamura, Tata, Kamara, Kotara, Basara

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Where is the Tatara family from?

You can see how Tatara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tatara family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Tatara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Tatara family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tatara's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Tatara families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tatara 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 Tatara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tatara. 40% of Tatara men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Punch Press Operator
    14%

What Tatara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Tatara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tatara 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Tatara. 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 240 military records available for the last name Tatara. For the veterans among your Tatara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tatara lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Tatara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tatara in 1961 was 46, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tatara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tatara 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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