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Tumelson Family History

Tumelson 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: Melson, Samelson, Tumbleson, Truelson, Hudelson, Elson, Nelson

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Where is the Tumelson family from?

You can see how Tumelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tumelson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tumelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Tumelson family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tumelson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Tumelson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tumelson 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 Tumelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tumelson. 100% of Tumelson men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Tumelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tumelson 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Tumelson. 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 64 military records available for the last name Tumelson. For the veterans among your Tumelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tumelson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tumelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tumelson in 1964 was 41, and 43 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tumelson 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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