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Tampkins Family History

Tampkins 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: Tompkins, Lampkins, Tomkins, Tamplin, Lamkins, Lampkin, Simpkins

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Where is the Tampkins family from?

You can see how Tampkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tampkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tampkins families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 28 Tampkins families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Tampkins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tampkins families in 1911.
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What did your Tampkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tampkins. 20% of Tampkins men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Tampkins women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tampkins were Attendant and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Attendant
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Editor
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Tampkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tampkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tampkins 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Tampkins. 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 80 military records available for the last name Tampkins. For the veterans among your Tampkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tampkins lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Tampkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tampkins in 1970 was 67, and 96 in 1981.

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