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Tamler Family History

Tamler 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: Tasler, Kamler, Timler, Ramler, Tabler, Hamler, Tamer, Stamler

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Where is the Tamler family from?

You can see how Tamler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tamler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tamler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Tamler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tamler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tamler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tamler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tamler. 24% of Tamler men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Tamler women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Manager
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Tamler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamler 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Tamler. 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 76 military records available for the last name Tamler. For the veterans among your Tamler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tamler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Tamler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tamler in 1966 was 79, and 76 in 2000.

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