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Tamur Family History

Tamur 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: Tamura, Tamer, Hamer, Tatar, Amor, Kaur, Tur, Tabor, Jamar, Amar

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Where is the Tamur family from?

You can see how Tamur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamur family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tamur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tamur families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Tamur's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Tamur families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tamur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Tamur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamur 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Tamur. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tamur. For the veterans among your Tamur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tamur lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tamur 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tamur

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