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Tuomey Family History

Tuomey 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: Tumey, Toomey, Thomey, Tomey, Tuohey, Twomey, Turley, Tuomi, Tome

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Where is the Tuomey family from?

You can see how Tuomey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuomey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tuomey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Tuomey families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Tuomey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tuomey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tuomey 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 Tuomey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tuomey. 34% of Tuomey men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Tuomey women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tuomey were Engineer and Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Conductor
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Engineer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

What Tuomey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tuomey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuomey 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Tuomey. 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 277 military records available for the last name Tuomey. For the veterans among your Tuomey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuomey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tuomey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tuomey in 1964 was 90, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tuomey 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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