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Taam Family History

Taam Name 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: Tamm, Saam, Tham, Tram, Tam, Ham, Tang, Ram, Tan, Palm

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Where is the Taam family from?

You can see how Taam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Taam family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Taam's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Taam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Taam ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Taam ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Taam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taam 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Taam. 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 5 military records available for the last name Taam. For the veterans among your Taam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taam lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Taam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Taam in 1971 was 32, and 94 in 2002.

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