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Tamkus Family History

Tamkus 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: Malkus, Backus, Takes, Ramus, Barkus, Tams, Rimkus, Markus, Taus

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Where is the Tamkus family from?

You can see how Tamkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tamkus families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tamkus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tamkus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tamkus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tamkus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Tamkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamkus 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Tamkus. 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 51 military records available for the last name Tamkus. For the veterans among your Tamkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tamkus lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Tamkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tamkus in 1973 was 70, and 82 in 2003.

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