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Tamus Family History

Tamus 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: Ramus, Tams, Taus, Tamas, Camus, James, Amos, Damas, Rasmus, Ames

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Where is the Tamus family from?

You can see how Tamus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tamus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Tamus families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Tamus's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Tamus families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Tamus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamus 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Tamus. 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 17 military records available for the last name Tamus. For the veterans among your Tamus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tamus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Tamus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tamus in 1965 was 80, and 95 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tamus 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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