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Tampkin Family History

Tampkin 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: Tamplin, Lampkin, Tamaki, Camplin, Pamplin, Temkin, Templin, Tappin

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Where is the Tampkin family from?

You can see how Tampkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tampkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tampkin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Tampkin families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tampkin's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Tampkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tampkin 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 240 census records available for the last name Tampkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tampkin 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Tampkin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tampkin. For the veterans among your Tampkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tampkin lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Tampkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tampkin in 1978 was 89, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tampkin 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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