Origins of the Tumey surname

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    In 1921, most Tumeys lived in northern-ireland

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    Common jobs for Tumeys

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    Commmon female occupations for Tumeys in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    2

    Shipwright

    2

    Confectioners Assistant

    1

    Cook

    1

    Cotton Winder

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Tumeys in 1921

    Shipwright

    8

    Farm Hands

    5

    Joiner

    2

    Agricultural Labourer

    1

    An Orphan

    1

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