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Tatom Family History

Tatom Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Tatham. This surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Tatom family from?

You can see how Tatom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tatom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tatom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Tatom families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Tatom's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Tatom families in 1911.
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What did your Tatom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tatom. 33% of Tatom men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Tatom women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tatom were Manager and Most Nesceary.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Most Nesceary
    12%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tatom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tatom 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Tatom. 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 Tatom. For the veterans among your Tatom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tatom lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Tatom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tatom in 1944 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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