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Tumbs Family History

Tumbs 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: Tubbs, Tombs, Gumbs, Timbs, Tubb, Dumas, Tomes, Bumb, Tukes, Ambs

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Where is the Tumbs family from?

You can see how Tumbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tumbs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tumbs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Tumbs families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Tumbs's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Tumbs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tumbs 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 150 census records available for the last name Tumbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tumbs 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tumbs. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tumbs. For the veterans among your Tumbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tumbs lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1994, in the United States, Tumbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tumbs in 1992 was 79, and 58 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tumbs 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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