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Tumel Family History

Tumel 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: Tuel, Tumey, Turmel, Turek, Tafel, Hamel, Camel, Turkel, Kusel, Kamel

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Where is the Tumel family from?

You can see how Tumel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tumel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tumel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Tumel family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Tumel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tumel families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Tumel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tumel 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Tumel. 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 35 military records available for the last name Tumel. For the veterans among your Tumel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tumel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Tumel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tumel in 1963 was 71, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tumel 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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