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Tammas Family History

Tammas 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: Tamas, Thomas, Damas, Tamm, Tammaro, Taras, Almas, Talman, Lamas

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Where is the Tammas family from?

You can see how Tammas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tammas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Tammas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Tammas families living in Norfolk. This was about 77% of all the recorded Tammas's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Tammas families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Tammas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tammas 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Tammas. 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 19 military records available for the last name Tammas. For the veterans among your Tammas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tammas lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1982, in the United States, Tammas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tammas in 1981 was 79, and 93 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tammas 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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