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Tagatz Family History

Tagatz 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: Ragatz, Agate, Nagata, Gatz, Raatz, Takata, Faatz, Zagata, Tagawa

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Where is the Tagatz family from?

You can see how Tagatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tagatz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tagatz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Tagatz families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Tagatz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tagatz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tagatz 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 Tagatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tagatz. 39% of Tagatz men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farm
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

What Tagatz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Tagatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tagatz 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Tagatz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 78 military records available for the last name Tagatz. For the veterans among your Tagatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tagatz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Tagatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tagatz in 1954 was 53, and 100 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tagatz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tagatz 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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