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Tamayama Family History

Tamayama 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: Takayama, Nakayama, Tamanaha, Katayama, Toyama, Yamagata, Amaya

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Where is the Tamayama family from?

You can see how Tamayama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamayama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tamayama family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Tamayama's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Tamayama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tamayama 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 6 census records available for the last name Tamayama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamayama 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Tamayama. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tamayama. For the veterans among your Tamayama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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