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Tumis Family History

Tumis 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: Tunis, Duris, Rubis, Tuomi, Remis, Turin, Buis, Mis, Dumais, Turi

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Where is the Tumis family from?

You can see how Tumis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tumis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tumis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Tumis families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tumis's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Tumis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tumis 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 Tumis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Tumis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tumis 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Tumis. 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 36 military records available for the last name Tumis. For the veterans among your Tumis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tumis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Tumis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tumis in 1970 was 64, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tumis 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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