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Tumpney Family History

Tumpney 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: Turney, Tunney, Tumey, Timoney, Rumney, Turner, Temple, Torney

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Where is the Tumpney family from?

You can see how Tumpney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tumpney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tumpney families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Tumpney's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Tumpney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tumpney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Tumpney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tumpney 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tumpney. 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 6 military records available for the last name Tumpney. For the veterans among your Tumpney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tumpney lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Tumpney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tumpney in 1969 was 73, and 60 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tumpney 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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