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Tartton Family History

Tartton Name 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: Tarlton, Tatton, Hatton, Harston, Taunton, Marton, Parton, Carlton

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Where is the Tartton family from?

You can see how Tartton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tartton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Tartton families living in Maryland. This was about 35% of all the recorded Tartton's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Tartton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tartton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tartton ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tartton ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Tartton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tartton 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tartton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Tartton. For the veterans among your Tartton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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