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Tampenny Family History

Tampenny 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: Tenpenny, Kampen, Penny, Rampey, Campen, Halfpenny, Tarpey, Campany

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Where is the Tampenny family from?

You can see how Tampenny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tampenny family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Tampenny families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tampenny's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tampenny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tampenny 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 23 census records available for the last name Tampenny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tampenny 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tampenny. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tampenny. For the veterans among your Tampenny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tampenny lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tampenny 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tampenny

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