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Tahmoosh Family History

Tahmoosh 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: Mahmood, Amos, Timmons, Nahmias, Throop, Tash, Gamroth, Thanos, Hoos

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Where is the Tahmoosh family from?

You can see how Tahmoosh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tahmoosh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tahmoosh families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tahmoosh's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Tahmoosh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tahmoosh 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 16 census records available for the last name Tahmoosh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tahmoosh 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tahmoosh. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tahmoosh. For the veterans among your Tahmoosh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tahmoosh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Tahmoosh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Tahmoosh in 1965 was 83, and 68 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tahmoosh 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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