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Tampman Family History

Tampman 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: Campman, Lampman, Kampman, Talman, Kampmann, Damman, Tatman, Kamman

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Where is the Tampman family from?

You can see how Tampman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tampman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tampman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tampman families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Tampman's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Tampman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tampman 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 42 census records available for the last name Tampman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tampman 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tampman. 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 Tampman. For the veterans among your Tampman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tampman lifespan?

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