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Tatz Family History

Tatz 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: Batz, Tata, Gatz, Ratz, Tate, Tetz, Statz, Patz, Katz, Zatz

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Where is the Tatz family from?

You can see how Tatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tatz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tatz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tatz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tatz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tatz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tatz 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 Tatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tatz. 67% of Tatz men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Tatz women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Traveling Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Tatz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 864 census records available for the last name Tatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tatz 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Tatz. 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 182 military records available for the last name Tatz. For the veterans among your Tatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tatz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Tatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Tatz in 1966 was 76, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tatz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tatz 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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