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Tamada Family History

Tamada Surname 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: Yamada, Hamada, Takeda, Tamura, Ramadan, Kamara, Amaya, Tanaka

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Where is the Tamada family from?

You can see how Tamada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamada family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tamada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Tamada families living in California. This was about 56% of all the recorded Tamada's in USA. California had the highest population of Tamada families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tamada 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 Tamada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tamada. 100% of Tamada men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tamada women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Tamada family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Tamada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamada 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Tamada. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Tamada. For the veterans among your Tamada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tamada lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Tamada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tamada in 1969 was 75, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tamada ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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