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Tamlin Family History

Tamlin Surname Meaning

see Tamlyn.

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


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Where is the Tamlin family from?

You can see how Tamlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tamlin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 82 Tamlin families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tamlin's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Tamlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tamlin 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 Tamlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Brattice Cloth Maker Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tamlin. 100% of Tamlin men worked as a Brattice Cloth Maker Heavy Worker and 94% of Tamlin 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Brattice Cloth Maker Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • House Duties Unpaid
    7%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tamlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamlin 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 718 immigration records available for the last name Tamlin. 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 575 military records available for the last name Tamlin. For the veterans among your Tamlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tamlin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Tamlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tamlin in 1965 was 34, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tamlin 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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