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Tambara Family History

Tambara 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: Barbara, Tamura, Kamara, Tammaro, Cambra, Camara, Jabara, Tahara

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Where is the Tambara family from?

You can see how Tambara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tambara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Tambara families living in Oregon. This was about 55% of all the recorded Tambara's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Tambara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tambara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tambara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tambara. 43% of Tambara 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
    43%
  • Section Foreman
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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What Tambara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Tambara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tambara 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Tambara. 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 137 military records available for the last name Tambara. For the veterans among your Tambara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tambara lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tambara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tambara in 1964 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

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