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Tamen Family History

Tamen 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: Kamen, Tamez, Tamer, Amen, Tammen, Tan, Hagen, James, Amin, Tafel

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Where is the Tamen family from?

You can see how Tamen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tamen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tamen families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tamen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tamen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tamen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tamen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tamen. 100% of Tamen women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Tamen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamen 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Tamen. 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 24 military records available for the last name Tamen. For the veterans among your Tamen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tamen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Tamen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tamen in 1969 was 80, and 76 in 2002.

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