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Tampien Family History

Tampien 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: Kampen, Dampier, Campen, Sapien, Zapien, Lampinen, Campion, Tappen

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Where is the Tampien family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tampien 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 Tampien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tampien. 100% of Tampien men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Tampien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Tampien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tampien 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tampien. 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 military records available for the last name Tampien. For the veterans among your Tampien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tampien lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Tampien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tampien in 1969 was 65, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tampien 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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