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Tatterfield Family History

Tatterfield 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: Satterfield, Butterfield, Battenfield, Waterfield, Potterfield

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Where is the Tatterfield family from?

You can see how Tatterfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tatterfield family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tatterfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tatterfield families living in Massachusetts. This was about 71% of all the recorded Tatterfield's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Tatterfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tatterfield 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 Tatterfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tatterfield. 100% of Tatterfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tatterfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Tatterfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tatterfield 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Tatterfield. 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 18 military records available for the last name Tatterfield. For the veterans among your Tatterfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tatterfield lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Tatterfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tatterfield in 1963 was 85, and 55 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tatterfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tatterfield 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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