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Tumlin Family History

Tumlin Surname Meaning

English: variant of Tomlin.

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


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Where is the Tumlin family from?

You can see how Tumlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tumlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tumlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Tumlin families living in Kent. This was about 38% of all the recorded Tumlin's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Tumlin families in 1891.
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What did your Tumlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tumlin. 36% of Tumlin men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Tumlin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tumlin were Clerk and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Home Making
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Cook
    8%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tumlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tumlin 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Tumlin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tumlin. For the veterans among your Tumlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tumlin lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Tumlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tumlin in 1949 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tumlin 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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