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Tamlyn Family History

Tamlyn Surname Meaning

English (Devon and Cornwall): from the Middle English personal name Tamelin a variant of Tomelin ‘little Thomas’;

see Tomlin and compare Tam.

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


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Where is the Tamlyn family from?

You can see how Tamlyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamlyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tamlyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 100 Tamlyn families living in Devon. This was about 39% of all the recorded Tamlyn's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Tamlyn families in 1891.
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What did your Tamlyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Warehouseman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tamlyn. 34% of Tamlyn men worked as a Warehouseman and 73% of Tamlyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tamlyn were Farm Labourer and 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

  • Warehouseman
    34%
  • Gardener
    34%
  • Farm Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tamlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamlyn 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 737 immigration records available for the last name Tamlyn. 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 Tamlyn. For the veterans among your Tamlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tamlyn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tamlyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tamlyn in 1965 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tamlyn 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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