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Tumton Family History

Tumton 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: Turton, Tuton, Tutton, Ruston, Lutton, Buxton, Luton, Hunton, Taunton

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Where is the Tumton family from?

You can see how Tumton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tumton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Tumton families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Tumton's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Tumton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Tumton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tumton 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Tumton. 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 Tumton. For the veterans among your Tumton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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