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Tamez Family History

Tamez Surname Meaning

Spanish: altered form of Asturian-Leonese Tamés (see Tames). This surname is very rare in Spain; it is found mainly in Mexico.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tamez family from?

You can see how Tamez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tamez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Tamez families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Tamez's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Tamez families in 1880.
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What did your Tamez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tamez. 36% of Tamez men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Tamez women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tamez were Farm Worker and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Mechanic
    6%
  • Farm Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    31%
  • Waitress
    24%
  • Student Nurse
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

What Tamez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tamez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamez 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Tamez. 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 535 military records available for the last name Tamez. For the veterans among your Tamez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tamez lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Tamez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tamez in 1947 was 36, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tamez 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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