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Tatnall Family History

Tatnall Surname Meaning

see Tatnell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tatnall family from?

You can see how Tatnall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tatnall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tatnall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Tatnall families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Tatnall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tatnall families in 1891.
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What did your Tatnall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Broker and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tatnall. 50% of Tatnall men worked as a Broker and 50% of Tatnall women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tatnall were Salesman and Cook.

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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

  • Broker
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Cook
    25%

What Tatnall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tatnall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tatnall 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Tatnall. 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 437 military records available for the last name Tatnall. For the veterans among your Tatnall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tatnall lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Tatnall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tatnall in 1957 was 55, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tatnall 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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