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Tambling Family History

Tambling Surname Meaning

variant of Tamlyn.

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


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Where is the Tambling family from?

You can see how Tambling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tambling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tambling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 77 Tambling families living in Cornwall. This was about 42% of all the recorded Tambling's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Tambling families in 1891.
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What did your Tambling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fisherman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tambling. 67% of Tambling men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Tambling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Fisherman
    67%
  • Wholesale Confectioner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tambling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tambling 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Tambling. 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 440 military records available for the last name Tambling. For the veterans among your Tambling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tambling lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tambling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tambling in 1962 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tambling 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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