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Tamplin Family History

Tamplin Surname Meaning

English (mainly southeastern Wales): variant of Tamlyn with intrusive p.

The name may possibly have further developed to Taplin.

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


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Where is the Tamplin family from?

You can see how Tamplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamplin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tamplin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 101 Tamplin families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Tamplin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tamplin families in 1891.
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What did your Tamplin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tamplin. 14% of Tamplin men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Tamplin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tamplin were Builders Labourer and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Gardener
    9%
  • Motor Driver
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%

What Tamplin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Tamplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamplin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tamplin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tamplin. For the veterans among your Tamplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tamplin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Tamplin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tamplin in 1957 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tamplin 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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