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Tambis Family History

Tambis 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: Cambio, Ambs, Tams, Taibi, Lambie, Tamas, Samis, Sammis, Pabis, Tombs

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Where is the Tambis family from?

You can see how Tambis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tambis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tambis family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tambis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tambis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tambis 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 Tambis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tambis. 100% of Tambis men worked as a Merchant.

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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 1921

  • Merchant
    100%

What Tambis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Tambis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tambis 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Tambis. 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 6 military records available for the last name Tambis. For the veterans among your Tambis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tambis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1982, in the United States, Tambis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tambis in 1973 was 77, and 73 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tambis 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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