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Tampas Family History

Tampas 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, Damas, Papas, Taras, Camps, Campa, Kappas, Lamas, Lampa, Tams

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Where is the Tampas family from?

You can see how Tampas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tampas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tampas family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tampas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tampas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tampas 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 Tampas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tampas. 50% of Tampas men worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Weaver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Tampas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Tampas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tampas 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Tampas. 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 37 military records available for the last name Tampas. For the veterans among your Tampas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tampas lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Tampas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tampas in 1970 was 73, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tampas 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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