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Tatam Family History

Tatam Surname Meaning

see Tatham.

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


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Where is the Tatam family from?

You can see how Tatam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tatam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tatam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 41 Tatam families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Tatam's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Tatam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tatam 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 Tatam 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 Tatam. 50% of Tatam men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Tatam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tatam were Agricultural Labourer and Cook.

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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
    50%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • House Duties Unpaid
    3%
  • Cook
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tatam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tatam 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Tatam. 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 337 military records available for the last name Tatam. For the veterans among your Tatam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tatam lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Tatam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tatam in 1963 was 64, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tatam 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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