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Tumia Family History

Tumia 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: Tuma, Lumia, Toma, Tuomi, Timian, Turin, Subia, Turi, Zubia, Sumida

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Where is the Tumia family from?

You can see how Tumia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tumia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tumia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tumia families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Tumia's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tumia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tumia 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 Tumia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tumia. 100% of Tumia men worked as a Barber and 100% of Tumia women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Barber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Tumia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Tumia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tumia 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Tumia. 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 20 military records available for the last name Tumia. For the veterans among your Tumia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tumia lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Tumia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tumia in 1956 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tumia 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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