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Tampion Family History

Tampion Surname Meaning

see Tampin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tampion family from?

You can see how Tampion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tampion family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tampion families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Tampion families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Tampion's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tampion families in 1891.
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What did your Tampion ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bakers Roundsman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tampion. 50% of Tampion men worked as a Bakers Roundsman and 100% of Tampion women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Bakers Roundsman
    50%
  • Grocers Manager buyer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tampion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tampion 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Tampion. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tampion. For the veterans among your Tampion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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