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Origins of the Tattersall surname

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Where do most Tattersalls live?

In 1921, most Tattersalls lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Tattersalls

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 37,900 records for the Tattersall surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

Who were Tattersalls most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Tattersall first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Tattersall family members

Common jobs for Tattersalls

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Tattersalls in 1921
Cotton Weaver

1,018

Weaver

243

Weaver Cotton

196

Cotton Winder

157

Housekeeper

126

Common Male occupations for Tattersalls in 1921
Cotton Weaver

536

Weaver

155

Weaver Cotton

130

Farmer

129

Cotton Spinner

112

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