History of your Surname
Get access to Tamon family records.Start a free trial

Tamon Family History

Tamon 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: Damon, Amon, Ramon, Hamon, Gamon, Mamon, Lamon, Taton, Timon, Baron

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Tamon family from?

You can see how Tamon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tamon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tamon families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tamon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tamon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tamon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tamon ancestors do for a living?

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

What Tamon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Tamon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamon census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Tamon

Passenger Lists

There are 155 immigration records available for the last name Tamon. 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.

View all Tamon immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Tamon. For the veterans among your Tamon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Tamon military records

You've only scratched the surface of Tamon family history

Discover More

What is the average Tamon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Tamon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tamon in 1962 was 42, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tamon

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Tamon family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Tamon last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial