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Tatterson Family History

Tatterson Surname Meaning

see Tattersall.

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


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Where is the Tatterson family from?

You can see how Tatterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tatterson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tatterson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Tatterson families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Tatterson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tatterson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tatterson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tatterson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Piecer Cotton Mill and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tatterson. 50% of Tatterson men worked as a Piecer Cotton Mill and 90% of Tatterson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tatterson were General Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Piecer Cotton Mill
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tatterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tatterson 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Tatterson. 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 356 military records available for the last name Tatterson. For the veterans among your Tatterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tatterson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tatterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Tatterson in 1962 was 65, and 65 in 2004.

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