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Tattam Family History

Tattam Surname Meaning

see Tatham.

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


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Where is the Tattam family from?

You can see how Tattam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tattam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tattam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Tattam families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tattam's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Tattam families in 1891.
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What did your Tattam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tattam. 54% of Tattam men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 73% of Tattam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tattam were Boot Repairer Maste and Housewife.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    54%
  • Small Holder Dairy
    16%
  • General Labourer Brickw
    16%
  • Boot Repairer Maste
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

What Tattam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tattam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tattam 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Tattam. 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 161 military records available for the last name Tattam. For the veterans among your Tattam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tattam lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Tattam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tattam in 1962 was 82, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tattam 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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