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Tamsett Family History

Tamsett Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Tamsett family from?

You can see how Tamsett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamsett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tamsett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Tamsett families living in Kent. This was about 55% of all the recorded Tamsett's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Tamsett families in 1891.
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What did your Tamsett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tamsett. 91% of Tamsett 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
    91%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tamsett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamsett 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Tamsett. 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 178 military records available for the last name Tamsett. For the veterans among your Tamsett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tamsett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tamsett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tamsett in 1962 was 77, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tamsett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tamsett 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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