Tamil Family History

Tamil 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: Tawil, Jamil, Hamil, Basil, Amin, Tafel, Hamel, Camel, Kamel, Hamill

80	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
5	Military Records
17	Immigration Records
215	Census and Voter Lists
5	Member Trees

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Where is the Tamil family from?

You can see how Tamil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tamil family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Tamil's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Tamil families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tamil 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 Tamil family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 215 census records available for the last name Tamil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamil census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Tamil. 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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Military Records

There are 5 military records available for the last name Tamil. For the veterans among your Tamil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Tamil Surname Meaning

Where is the Tamil family from?

What Tamil family records will you find?

What is the average Tamil lifespan?

Tamil Family History

Tamil Surname Meaning

322 record(s) for Tamil

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Where is the Tamil family from?

What Tamil family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Tamil family history

What is the average Tamil lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Tamil family tree

Search for another surname

Tamil Surname Meaning

322 record(s) for Tamil

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Tamil family from?

What Tamil family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Tamil family history

What is the average Tamil lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Tamil family tree

Search for another surname