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Tatgenhorst Family History

Tatgenhorst 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: Batenhorst, Walkenhorst, Wallenhorst, Vanderhorst, Steinhorst

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Where is the Tatgenhorst family from?

You can see how Tatgenhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tatgenhorst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tatgenhorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tatgenhorst family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tatgenhorst's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tatgenhorst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tatgenhorst 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 Tatgenhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tatgenhorst. 50% of Tatgenhorst men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Tatgenhorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Tatgenhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tatgenhorst 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Tatgenhorst. 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 117 military records available for the last name Tatgenhorst. For the veterans among your Tatgenhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tatgenhorst lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tatgenhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tatgenhorst in 1965 was 68, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tatgenhorst 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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