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Tatem Family History

Tatem Surname Meaning

English (Derbyshire): variant of Tatham. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Tatem family from?

You can see how Tatem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tatem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tatem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Tatem family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tatem's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Tatem families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tatem 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 Tatem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tatem. 26% of Tatem men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Tatem women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tatem were Farm Laborer 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
    26%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Tatem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tatem 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Tatem. 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 Tatem. For the veterans among your Tatem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tatem lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Tatem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tatem in 1947 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tatem 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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