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Tumson Family History

Tumson 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: Tomson, Timson, Samson, Musson, Burson, Ramson, Turton, Upson

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Where is the Tumson family from?

You can see how Tumson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tumson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tumson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Tumson family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Tumson's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Tumson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Tumson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tumson 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Tumson. 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 12 military records available for the last name Tumson. For the veterans among your Tumson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tumson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Tumson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Tumson in 1971 was 50, and 47 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tumson 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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