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Tumblison Family History

Tumblison 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: Tumbleson, Tumlinson, Tumblin, Dumbleton, Cubbison, Rulison, Tunison

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Where is the Tumblison family from?

You can see how Tumblison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tumblison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tumblison families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Tumblison families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tumblison's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Tumblison families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Tumblison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tumblison 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tumblison. 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 41 military records available for the last name Tumblison. For the veterans among your Tumblison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tumblison lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Tumblison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tumblison in 1958 was 52, and 55 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tumblison 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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