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Tamel Family History

Tamel 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: Tafel, Hamel, Camel, Kamel, Ramel, Gamel, Tavel, Tamez, Tamer, Samel

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Where is the Tamel family from?

You can see how Tamel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Tamel families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Tamel families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Tamel's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Tamel families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tamel 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 Tamel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tamel. 100% of Tamel men worked as a Bartender.

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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

  • Bartender
    100%

What Tamel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Tamel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamel 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Tamel. 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 56 military records available for the last name Tamel. For the veterans among your Tamel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tamel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Tamel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tamel in 1965 was 56, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tamel 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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