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Tamblin Family History

Tamblin Surname Meaning

see Tamlyn.

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


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Where is the Tamblin family from?

You can see how Tamblin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamblin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tamblin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 70 Tamblin families living in Cornwall. This was about 46% of all the recorded Tamblin's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Tamblin families in 1891.
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What did your Tamblin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tamblin. 38% of Tamblin men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Tamblin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tamblin were Mason and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    38%
  • Farmer (mixed)
    38%
  • Mason
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Household Duties
    9%
  • Greengrocery Dealer
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tamblin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamblin 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Tamblin. 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 550 military records available for the last name Tamblin. For the veterans among your Tamblin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tamblin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Tamblin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tamblin in 1967 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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