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Tambs Family History

Tambs 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: Ambs, Tams, Tamas, Tombs, Timbs, James, Amos, Lamb, Damas, Ames

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Where is the Tambs family from?

You can see how Tambs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tambs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Tambs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Tambs family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Tambs's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Tambs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tambs 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 Tambs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tambs. 100% of Tambs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Tambs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tambs 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Tambs. 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 Tambs. For the veterans among your Tambs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tambs lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Tambs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tambs in 1966 was 86, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tambs 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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