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Tumilty Family History

Tumilty Surname Meaning

Irish (Down): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Tomaltaigh or Ó Tomaltaigh ‘son (or descendant) of Tomaltach’

a byname meaning ‘glutton’ from tomaltach ‘bulky’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tumilty family from?

You can see how Tumilty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tumilty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tumilty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Tumilty families living in Durham. This was about 38% of all the recorded Tumilty's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Tumilty families in 1891.
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What did your Tumilty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tumilty. 34% of Tumilty men worked as a Dock Labourer and 100% of Tumilty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Labourer
    34%
  • Grocer Assistant
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tumilty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tumilty 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Tumilty. 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 310 military records available for the last name Tumilty. For the veterans among your Tumilty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tumilty lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Tumilty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tumilty in 1953 was 48, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tumilty 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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