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Tamphton Family History

Tamphton 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: Hampton, Rampton, Lampton, Campton, Haughton, Frampton, Laughton

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Where is the Tamphton family from?

You can see how Tamphton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamphton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tamphton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Tamphton families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tamphton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tamphton families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Tamphton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamphton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tamphton. 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 Tamphton. For the veterans among your Tamphton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tamphton lifespan?

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