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Tatt Family History

Tatt Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Tate.

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


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Where is the Tatt family from?

You can see how Tatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tatt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Tatt families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Tatt's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Tatt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tatt 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 Tatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tatt. 34% of Tatt men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Tatt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tatt were Old Age Pensioner and Land Worker.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Land Worker
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tatt 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 688 immigration records available for the last name Tatt. 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 806 military records available for the last name Tatt. For the veterans among your Tatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tatt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Tatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tatt in 1967 was 57, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tatt 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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