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Tambo Family History

Tambo 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: Zambo, Rambo, Lambo, Tao, Tasso, Lamb, Tabor, Taube, Carbo, Talbot

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Where is the Tambo family from?

You can see how Tambo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tambo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tambo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Tambo families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Tambo's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Tambo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tambo 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 Tambo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Field Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tambo. 50% of Tambo men worked as a Field Worker.

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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

  • Field Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Tambo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Tambo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tambo 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Tambo. 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 64 military records available for the last name Tambo. For the veterans among your Tambo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tambo lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Tambo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tambo in 1944 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tambo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tambo 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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