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Tamblyn Name Meaning

English (Cornwall): variant of Tamlyn .

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


Similar surnames: Hambly, Timblin, Tomlin, Hamlin, Hamlyn, Camplin, Pamplin, Gamlin

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Where is the Tamblyn family from?

You can see how Tamblyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamblyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tamblyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Tamblyn families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tamblyn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tamblyn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tamblyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tamblyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tamblyn. 15% of Tamblyn men worked as a Clerk and 24% of Tamblyn women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tamblyn were Plumber 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Plumber
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tamblyn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Tamblyn. For the veterans among your Tamblyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tamblyn lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tamblyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tamblyn in 1955 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

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