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Tummelson Family History

Tummelson 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: Summerson, Melson, Summerton, Samuelson, Torkelson, Jimmerson

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Where is the Tummelson family from?

You can see how Tummelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tummelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tummelson families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tummelson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tummelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tummelson 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 Tummelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tummelson. 100% of Tummelson men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Tummelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Tummelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tummelson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tummelson. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tummelson. For the veterans among your Tummelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tummelson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Tummelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tummelson in 1970 was 76, and 77 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tummelson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tummelson 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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