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Tampier Family History

Tampier 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: Dampier, Napier, Tapper, Samper, Hamper, Camper, Dompier, Kamper

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Where is the Tampier family from?

You can see how Tampier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tampier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tampier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Tampier families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Tampier's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Tampier families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tampier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Tampier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tampier 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Tampier. 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 50 military records available for the last name Tampier. For the veterans among your Tampier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tampier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tampier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tampier in 1963 was 67, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tampier 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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