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Tamres Family History

Tamres 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: James, Torres, Terres, Mares, Ames, Bares, Ares, Takes, Taras, Tomes

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Where is the Tamres family from?

You can see how Tamres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamres family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tamres families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tamres's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tamres families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tamres surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tamres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tamres. 100% of Tamres men worked as a Cutter and 100% of Tamres women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Cutter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Tamres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamres 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Tamres. 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 34 military records available for the last name Tamres. For the veterans among your Tamres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tamres lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Tamres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tamres in 1967 was 70, and 70 in 2002.

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