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Tambos Family History

Tambos 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: Amos, Tabor, Talbot, Lambros, Ramos, Ambs, Sambor, Tarbox, Tams

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Where is the Tambos family from?

You can see how Tambos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tambos family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tambos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Tambos families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Tambos's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Tambos families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Tambos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tambos 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Tambos. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tambos. For the veterans among your Tambos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tambos lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Tambos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tambos in 1979 was 76, and 62 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tambos 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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