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Tuomela Family History

Tuomela 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: Tuomala, Tomala, Turmel, Turkel, Toma, Hummel, Jokela, Tuomi, Topel

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Where is the Tuomela family from?

You can see how Tuomela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuomela family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tuomela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Tuomela families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tuomela's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tuomela families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tuomela 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 Tuomela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tuomela. 45% of Tuomela men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tuomela women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Tuomela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Tuomela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuomela 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Tuomela. 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 57 military records available for the last name Tuomela. For the veterans among your Tuomela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuomela lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Tuomela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tuomela in 1963 was 75, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tuomela 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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