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Tuell Family History

Tuell Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Twell itself a shortened form of Atwell or Attwell.

In some cases probably also South German (Tüll): see Tull.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tuell family from?

You can see how Tuell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tuell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Tuell families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Tuell's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Tuell families in 1891.
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What did your Tuell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tuell. 100% of Tuell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tuell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuell 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Tuell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Tuell. For the veterans among your Tuell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Tuell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Tuell in 1951 was 57, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tuell 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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