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Tator Family History

Tator Name Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Tatter from Middle High German Tater ‘goblin puppet’ a nickname for a puppeteer or for a very small and amusing person.

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


Similar surnames: Kater, Falor, Santor, Pastor, Teater, Cater, Tatar, Bator, Taton

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Where is the Tator family from?

You can see how Tator families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tator family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tator families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Tator families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tator's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tator families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tator 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 Tator ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tator. 27% of Tator men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tator women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tator were Merchant and Employee. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Merchant
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Employee
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tator. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tator 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Tator. 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 976 military records available for the last name Tator. For the veterans among your Tator ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tator lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tator life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tator in 1963 was 78, and 62 in 2004.

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