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Tatsch Family History

Tatsch Surname Meaning

German: perhaps from Low German tatsche ‘paw’ hence a nickname for someone with large hands.

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


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Where is the Tatsch family from?

You can see how Tatsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tatsch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tatsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Tatsch families living in Texas. This was about 68% of all the recorded Tatsch's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Tatsch families in 1880.
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What did your Tatsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tatsch. 28% of Tatsch men worked as a Farming and 100% of Tatsch women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farming
    28%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Tatsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tatsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tatsch 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Tatsch. 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 456 military records available for the last name Tatsch. For the veterans among your Tatsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tatsch lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Tatsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tatsch in 1961 was 44, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tatsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tatsch 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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