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Tathum Family History

Tathum 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: Tatham, Tatum, Thum, Latham, Mathur, Statham, Bothum, Mathus, Tatom

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Where is the Tathum family from?

You can see how Tathum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tathum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tathum families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 11 Tathum families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tathum's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Tathum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tathum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Tathum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tathum 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Tathum. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tathum. For the veterans among your Tathum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tathum lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Tathum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tathum in 1981 was 74, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tathum 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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