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Tamin Family History

Tamin 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: Amin, Tarin, Kamin, Yamin, Ramin, Gavin, Hain, Tan, Bain, Damian

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Where is the Tamin family from?

You can see how Tamin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tamin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Tamin families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Tamin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Tamin families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Tamin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamin 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Tamin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Tamin. For the veterans among your Tamin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tamin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1999, in the United States, Tamin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tamin in 1959 was 63, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tamin 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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