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Tummings Family History

Tummings 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: Cummings, Cumming, Tumminia, Tummons, Tamminga, Timmins, Commings

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Where is the Tummings family from?

You can see how Tummings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tummings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tummings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Tummings families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tummings's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tummings families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tummings surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Tummings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tummings 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Tummings. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Tummings. For the veterans among your Tummings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tummings lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Tummings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tummings in 1974 was 87, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tummings 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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