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Tately Family History

Tately 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: Gately, Tafel, Patel, Tate, Matey, Tally, Gateley, Tavel, Tacey

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Where is the Tately family from?

You can see how Tately families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tately family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tately families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Tately families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Tately's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Tately families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tately surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Tately. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tately 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tately. 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 69 military records available for the last name Tately. For the veterans among your Tately ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tately lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Tately life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tately in 1969 was 73, and 83 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tately 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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