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Tateman Family History

Tateman 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: Tatman, Bateman, Titman, Trueman, Waterman, Oatman, Hageman, Talman

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Where is the Tateman family from?

You can see how Tateman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tateman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tateman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tateman families living in Texas. This was about 30% of all the recorded Tateman's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Tateman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tateman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tateman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Retired Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tateman. 100% of Tateman men worked as a Retired 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Retired Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Tateman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tateman 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Tateman. 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 48 military records available for the last name Tateman. For the veterans among your Tateman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tateman lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1984, in the United States, Tateman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tateman in 1983 was 67, and 76 in 1984.

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