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Tume Family History

Tume Surname Meaning

possibly a respelling of Tomb.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tume family from?

You can see how Tume families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tume family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tume families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Tume families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Tume's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tume families in 1891.
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What did your Tume ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Slaters Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tume. 60% of Tume men worked as a Slaters Labourer and 100% of Tume 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Slaters Labourer
    60%
  • Clerk To Sea Merch
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tume family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tume. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tume 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Tume. 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 83 military records available for the last name Tume. For the veterans among your Tume ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tume lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Tume life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tume in 1980 was 69, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tume 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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