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Tamey Family History

Tamey 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: Amey, Lamey, Tumey, Tacey, Tamez, Tomey, Namey, Tamer, Stamey, Ramey

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Where is the Tamey family from?

You can see how Tamey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tamey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tamey families living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tamey's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Tamey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tamey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tamey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tamey. 60% of Tamey men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Soldier
    40%
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Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Tamey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamey 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Tamey. 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 17 military records available for the last name Tamey. For the veterans among your Tamey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tamey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1989, in the United States, Tamey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tamey in 1957 was 53, and 63 in 1989.

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