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Tummey Family History

Tummey Surname Meaning

see Tommy.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Tummey family from?

You can see how Tummey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tummey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tummey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Tummey families living in Worcestershire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Tummey's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Tummey families in 1891.
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What did your Tummey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tummey. 100% of Tummey men worked as a Bricklayer and 70% of Tummey 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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Domestic Duties
    14%
  • Home Duties Unpaid
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

What Tummey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 683 census records available for the last name Tummey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tummey 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Tummey. 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 61 military records available for the last name Tummey. For the veterans among your Tummey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tummey lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1993, in the United States, Tummey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tummey in 1980 was 64, and 75 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tummey 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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