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Tuom Family History

Tuom Name 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: Tuomi, Tom, Trom, Thom, Turk, Guo, Thor, Troy, To, Strom

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Where is the Tuom family from?

You can see how Tuom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuom family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Tuom family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Tuom's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tuom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tuom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tuom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tuom. 100% of Tuom men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Tuom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuom 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tuom. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Tuom. For the veterans among your Tuom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuom lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Tuom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tuom in 1973 was 52, and 74 in 2003.

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