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Tumbelston Family History

Tumbelston 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: Dumbleton, Tumbleson, Hambelton, Humeston, Humberson, Beaston, Elston

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Where is the Tumbelston family from?

You can see how Tumbelston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tumbelston family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tumbelston families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Tumbelston family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tumbelston's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tumbelston families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Tumbelston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tumbelston 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Tumbelston. 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 153 military records available for the last name Tumbelston. For the veterans among your Tumbelston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tumbelston lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1998, in the United States, Tumbelston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tumbelston in 1992 was 57, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tumbelston 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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