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Tatzel Family History

Tatzel 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: Ratzel, Batzel, Tafel, Tanzer, Hazel, Katzen, Hetzel, Netzel, Patel

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Where is the Tatzel family from?

You can see how Tatzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tatzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tatzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tatzel family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tatzel's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Tatzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tatzel 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 Tatzel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Tatzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Tatzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tatzel 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Tatzel. 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 55 military records available for the last name Tatzel. For the veterans among your Tatzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tatzel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Tatzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Tatzel in 1967 was 72, and 77 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tatzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tatzel 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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