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Tampe Family History

Tampe 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: Lampe, Kampe, Hampe, Tappe, Timpe, Rampe, Tape, Trampe, Stampe, Campe

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Where is the Tampe family from?

You can see how Tampe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tampe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tampe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Tampe families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Tampe's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tampe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tampe 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 Tampe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tampe. 50% of Tampe 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
    50%
  • Book Binder
    50%

What Tampe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Tampe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tampe 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Tampe. 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 154 military records available for the last name Tampe. For the veterans among your Tampe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tampe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Tampe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tampe in 1962 was 78, and 83 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tampe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tampe 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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