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Tathwell Family History

Tathwell 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: Rothwell, Ashwell, Bothwell, Rathmell, Cashwell, Atwell, Satchwell

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Where is the Tathwell family from?

You can see how Tathwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tathwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tathwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Tathwell families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tathwell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tathwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tathwell 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 Tathwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tathwell. 100% of Tathwell men worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Tathwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Tathwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tathwell 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Tathwell. 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 51 military records available for the last name Tathwell. For the veterans among your Tathwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tathwell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2001, in the United States, Tathwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tathwell in 1952 was 44, and 96 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tathwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tathwell 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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