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Tuimby Family History

Tuimby Surname 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: Quimby, Cumby, Tumey, Mumby, Timbs, Tribby, Temby, Quinby, Turley

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Where is the Tuimby family from?

You can see how Tuimby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuimby family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tuimby families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tuimby's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Tuimby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tuimby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Tuimby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuimby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tuimby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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