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Tatami Family History

Tatami 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: Tatar, Badami, Tata, Adami, Takagi, Tamaki, Tatham, Takai, Tamasi

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Where is the Tatami family from?

You can see how Tatami families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tatami family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tatami family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Tatami's in USA. California had the highest population of Tatami families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tatami surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tatami ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Tatami. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tatami 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Tatami. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tatami. For the veterans among your Tatami ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tatami lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Tatami life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Tatami in 1965 was 87, and 79 in 2003.

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