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Tumbler Family History

Tumbler 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: Tuller, Kuebler, Rumbley, Rumler, Timler, Ambler, Humble, Rummler

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Where is the Tumbler family from?

You can see how Tumbler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tumbler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tumbler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tumbler family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tumbler's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Tumbler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tumbler 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 Tumbler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Road Labor Wpa was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tumbler. 50% of Tumbler men worked as a Road Labor Wpa.

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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

  • Road Labor Wpa
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Tumbler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Tumbler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tumbler 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Tumbler. 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 112 military records available for the last name Tumbler. For the veterans among your Tumbler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tumbler lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Tumbler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tumbler in 1977 was 79, and 56 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tumbler 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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