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Tahem Family History

Tahem 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: Tatem, Tafel, Rahm, Thum, Tache, Hatem, Tamm, Tate, Takes, Salem

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Where is the Tahem family from?

You can see how Tahem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tahem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tahem families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Tahem families living in Suffolk. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tahem's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Tahem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tahem 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 21 census records available for the last name Tahem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tahem 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tahem. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tahem. For the veterans among your Tahem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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