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Tamkin Family History

Tamkin Surname Meaning

variant of Tomkin with dialect unrounding of [o] to [a] (compare Tamlyn and Tamsett).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tamkin family from?

You can see how Tamkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tamkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Tamkin families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tamkin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tamkin families in 1891.
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What did your Tamkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tamkin. 85% of Tamkin 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
    85%
  • Home Duties
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tamkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamkin 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Tamkin. 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 164 military records available for the last name Tamkin. For the veterans among your Tamkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tamkin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tamkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tamkin in 1964 was 89, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tamkin 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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