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Taton Family History

Taton Surname Meaning

English (west Yorkshire): variant of Tatton. 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 Taton family from?

You can see how Taton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Taton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Taton families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Taton's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Taton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taton 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 Taton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Taton. 33% of Taton men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Taton women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Taton were Carpenter 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
    33%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%

What Taton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Taton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taton 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Taton. 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 586 military records available for the last name Taton. For the veterans among your Taton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Taton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Taton in 1963 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Taton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taton 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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