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Tampa Family History

Tampa 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: Campa, Lampa, Kampa, Papa, Kamp, Taira, Apa, Sama, Lampe, Toma

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Where is the Tampa family from?

You can see how Tampa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tampa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tampa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Tampa families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 89% of all the recorded Tampa's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tampa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tampa 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 Tampa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tampa. 75% of Tampa men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    75%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Tampa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 728 census records available for the last name Tampa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tampa 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Tampa. 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 617 military records available for the last name Tampa. For the veterans among your Tampa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tampa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tampa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tampa in 1966 was 68, and 44 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tampa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tampa 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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