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Tamms Family History

Tamms 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: Tamm, Tams, Tamas, Samms, Timms, James, Ramm, Amos, Stamm, Hamm

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Where is the Tamms family from?

You can see how Tamms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamms family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tamms families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Tamms families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tamms's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tamms families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tamms 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 Tamms ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tamms. 100% of Tamms 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tamms family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 866 census records available for the last name Tamms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamms 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Tamms. 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 132 military records available for the last name Tamms. For the veterans among your Tamms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tamms lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Tamms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tamms in 1961 was 51, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tamms

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tamms 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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