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Tatnen Family History

Tatnen 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: Tannen, Tanner, Katzen, Tann, Tate, Tawney, Annen, Wathen, Dannen

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Where is the Tatnen family from?

You can see how Tatnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tatnen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tatnen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Tatnen family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Tatnen's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Tatnen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tatnen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Tatnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tatnen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tatnen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tatnen. For the veterans among your Tatnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tatnen lifespan?

Average Tatnen life expectancy in 2003 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tatnen 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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