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Tamblyn Name Meaning

English (chiefly Devon and Cornwall): from the Middle English personal name Tamlin, a double diminutive, with the Anglo-Norman French suffixes -el and -in, of Tam, Tom, a short form of Thomas.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Hambly, Timblin, Tomlin, Hamlin, Hamlyn, Camplin, Pamplin, Gamlin

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Tamblyn Family Origin

Where is the Tamblyn family from?

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    You can see how Tamblyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tamblyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tamblyn families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Tamblyn families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tamblyn's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tamblyn families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tamblyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Tamblyn Family Occupations

    What did your Tamblyn ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Tamblyn occupation in the USA was Farmer. 31% of Tamblyn's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Tamblyn family was Miner. Farmer, Farming and Machinist were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Tamblyn.

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    • Farmer

      31%

    • Farming

      8%

    • Machinist

      8%

    • Miner

      8%

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

    Tamblyn Historical Records

    What Tamblyn family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tamblyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tamblyn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Tamblyn

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Tamblyn. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Tamblyn. For the veterans among your Tamblyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Tamblyn Life Expectancy

    What is the average Tamblyn lifespan?

    Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tamblyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tamblyn in 1955 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tamblyn

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tamblyn ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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