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Tattum Family History

Tattum Surname Meaning

see Tatham.

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


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Where is the Tattum family from?

You can see how Tattum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tattum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tattum families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Tattum families living in Flintshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Tattum's in United Kingdom. Flintshire had the highest population of Tattum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tattum 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 Tattum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer (below) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tattum. 25% of Tattum men worked as a Coal Hewer (below) and 84% of Tattum women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tattum were Catering Manager and Unpaid Household Dutie.

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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 1939

  • Coal Hewer (below)
    25%
  • Insurance Agent
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Catering Manager
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Dutie
    5%

What Tattum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 923 census records available for the last name Tattum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tattum 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Tattum. 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 114 military records available for the last name Tattum. For the veterans among your Tattum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tattum lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Tattum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tattum in 1965 was 64, and 86 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tattum 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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