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Tatta Family History

Tatta 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: Datta, Tata, Matta, Gatta, Latta, Batta, Ratta, Fatta, Hata, Nitta

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Where is the Tatta family from?

You can see how Tatta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tatta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tatta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Tatta families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tatta's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tatta families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tatta 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 Tatta ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Tatta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Tatta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tatta 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Tatta. 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 67 military records available for the last name Tatta. For the veterans among your Tatta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tatta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tatta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Tatta in 1963 was 82, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tatta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tatta 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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