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Tams Family History

Tams Surname Meaning

North German: from a short form of Thomas. English (Staffordshire): variant of Thames.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Tams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tams family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tams families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Tams families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tams's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Tams families in 1911.
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What did your Tams ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tams. 100% of Tams 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Tams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tams 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tams. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tams. For the veterans among your Tams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tams lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Tams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Tams in 1949 was 49, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tams 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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