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Tampson Family History

Tampson 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: Sampson, Hampson, Tompson, Lampson, Timpson, Samson, Hampton, Rampton

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Where is the Tampson family from?

You can see how Tampson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tampson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tampson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 20 Tampson families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Tampson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tampson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tampson 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 Tampson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tampson. 55% of Tampson men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Tampson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tampson were Carpenter and Cook.

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Laundress
    19%
  • Cook
    19%

What Tampson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tampson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tampson 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Tampson. 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 99 military records available for the last name Tampson. For the veterans among your Tampson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tampson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Tampson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tampson in 1973 was 64, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tampson 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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