The Tumes surname is one of the many derivatives of the Biblical first name that we know as Thomas. Originally an Aramic word that meant "twin," there are several surnames in most European languages that derive from this same source.
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Early Origins of the Tumes family
The surname Tumes was first found in the county of Worcestershire, in central England where they have been found since at least 1327, when Walter Tomes was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls.
Early History of the Tumes family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tumes research. Another 86 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1601, 1602, 1701 and 1702 are included under the topic Early Tumes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Tumes Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Tomb, Tombs, Tome, Toms, Toume, Tomes, Toombes and many more.
Early Notables of the Tumes family
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Migration of the Tumes family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Andrew Tomb, who arrived in New England in 1730; Alexander Tomb, who was on record in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina in 1768; Rich. Tombs, who was listed in a Virginia land grant in 1636.
