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Tamp Family History

Tamp 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: Kamp, Tamm, Ramp, Tapp, Damp, Camp, Stamp, Tams, Samp, Hamp

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Where is the Tamp family from?

You can see how Tamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamp family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tamp families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Tamp families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Tamp's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Tamp families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tamp. 36% of Tamp men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Tamp women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tamp were Truck Driver and Farmer.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Beauty Operator
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Tamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Tamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamp 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Tamp. 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 945 military records available for the last name Tamp. For the veterans among your Tamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tamp lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Tamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tamp in 1966 was 73, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tamp 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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