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Tumblety Family History

Tumblety Surname Meaning

from Mac Tomaltaigh or Ó Tomaltaigh; see Tumilty.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Tumblety family from?

You can see how Tumblety families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tumblety family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tumblety families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Tumblety families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tumblety's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tumblety families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tumblety surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tumblety ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tumblety. 100% of Tumblety 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Tumblety. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tumblety 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Tumblety. 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 77 military records available for the last name Tumblety. For the veterans among your Tumblety ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tumblety lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1990, in the United States, Tumblety life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tumblety in 1971 was 77, and 88 in 1990.

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