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Tamn Family History

Tamn 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: Tan, Tann, Tamm, Tams, Tam, Han, Yan, Pan, Ham, Tang

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Where is the Tamn family from?

You can see how Tamn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Tamn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tamn families living in Missouri. This was about 63% of all the recorded Tamn's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Tamn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tamn 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 62 census records available for the last name Tamn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamn 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Tamn. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tamn. For the veterans among your Tamn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tamn lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Tamn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tamn in 1960 was 37, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tamn 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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