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Tamayo Family History

Tamayo Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Tamayo in the provinces of Burgos and Albacete.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tamayo family from?

You can see how Tamayo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamayo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tamayo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 40 Tamayo families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Tamayo's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Tamayo families in 1880.
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What did your Tamayo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tamayo. 53% of Tamayo men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Tamayo women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tamayo were Salesman and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Film Developer
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tamayo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamayo 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Tamayo. 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 955 military records available for the last name Tamayo. For the veterans among your Tamayo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tamayo lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Tamayo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Tamayo in 1942 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

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