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Tumbelty Family History

Tumbelty 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: Tumulty, Rumfelt, Rumbley, Humbert, Gumbel, Umbel, Tumey, Lamberty

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Where is the Tumbelty family from?

You can see how Tumbelty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tumbelty family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tumbelty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Tumbelty families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tumbelty's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tumbelty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tumbelty 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 Tumbelty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tumbelty. 60% of Tumbelty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Tumbelty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Tumbelty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tumbelty 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Tumbelty. 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 122 military records available for the last name Tumbelty. For the veterans among your Tumbelty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tumbelty lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Tumbelty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tumbelty in 1969 was 90, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tumbelty 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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