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Tambe Family History

Tambe Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily; Tambè): nickname from a derivative of medieval Greek thambos ‘surprised amazed’.

Indian (Maharashtra): Kunbi (claim to be warrior caste) name from Hindi or Marathi tambra meaning copper perhaps referring to early engagement with coppersmithry.

Central African (Cameroon): unexplained.

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


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You can see how Tambe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tambe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tambe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Tambe families living in Colorado. This was about 20% of all the recorded Tambe's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Tambe families in 1920.
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What did your Tambe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tambe. 34% of Tambe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tambe women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Porter
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Tambe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tambe 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Tambe. 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 114 military records available for the last name Tambe. For the veterans among your Tambe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tambe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tambe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tambe in 1963 was 63, and 96 in 2003.

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