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Tatum Family History

Tatum Surname Meaning

English (Suffolk): variant of Tatham.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tatum family from?

You can see how Tatum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tatum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tatum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 102 Tatum families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Tatum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tatum families in 1891.
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What did your Tatum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tatum. 17% of Tatum men worked as a Builders Labourer and 80% of Tatum women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tatum were Farm Labourer and Household Duties.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    17%
  • Incapacitated
    13%
  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Farm Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic
    4%
  • Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 69,000 census records available for the last name Tatum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tatum 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Tatum. 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 18,000 military records available for the last name Tatum. For the veterans among your Tatum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tatum lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Tatum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tatum in 1945 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tatum 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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