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Tatelman Family History

Tatelman 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: Waterman, Talman, Abelman, Tatman, Adelman, Bateman, Gabelman

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Where is the Tatelman family from?

You can see how Tatelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tatelman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Tatelman families living in Massachusetts. This was about 21% of all the recorded Tatelman's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Tatelman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tatelman 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 Tatelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tatelman. 56% of Tatelman men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Tatelman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tatelman were Proprietor and Finisher.

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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

  • Salesman
    56%
  • Proprietor
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Salesgirl
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Finisher
    19%

What Tatelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Tatelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tatelman 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Tatelman. 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 94 military records available for the last name Tatelman. For the veterans among your Tatelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tatelman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tatelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tatelman in 1963 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tatelman 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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