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Tambert Family History

Tambert 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: Tabbert, Lambert, Taubert, Talbert, Rambert, Tabert, Tarbert, Albert

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Where is the Tambert family from?

You can see how Tambert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tambert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tambert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tambert family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Tambert's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Tambert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tambert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tambert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tambert. 35% of Tambert men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tambert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tambert were Carpenter and Waitress. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Farm Operator
    11%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
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Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Tambert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tambert 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Tambert. 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 77 military records available for the last name Tambert. For the veterans among your Tambert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tambert lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Tambert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tambert in 1975 was 74, and 99 in 2000.

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