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Tampke Family History

Tampke 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: Temple, Lampe, Tamaki, Kampe, Hampe, Tappe, Sample, Timpe, Kamke

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Where is the Tampke family from?

You can see how Tampke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tampke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tampke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Tampke families living in Quebec. This was about 69% of all the recorded Tampke's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tampke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tampke 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 Tampke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tampke. 50% of Tampke men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Rancher
    36%
  • Laborer
    15%

What Tampke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 706 census records available for the last name Tampke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tampke 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Tampke. 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 159 military records available for the last name Tampke. For the veterans among your Tampke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tampke lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Tampke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tampke in 1954 was 52, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tampke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tampke 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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