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Tantrum Family History

Tantrum Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Trantum itself a variant of Trentham. Compare Mary Trentham 1730 Margaret Tantrum 1789 in IGI (Eaton under Heywood Shrops).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Tantrum family from?

You can see how Tantrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tantrum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tantrum families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Tantrum families living in Shropshire. This was about 81% of all the recorded Tantrum's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Tantrum families in 1891.
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What did your Tantrum 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 Tantrum. 100% of Tantrum men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Tantrum women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Cook
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tantrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tantrum 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Tantrum. 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 Tantrum. For the veterans among your Tantrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tantrum lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1987, in the United States, Tantrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tantrum in 1950 was 49, and 64 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tantrum 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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