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Tufnell Family History

Tufnell Surname Meaning

see Tuffnell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tufnell family from?

You can see how Tufnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tufnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Tufnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Tufnell families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Tufnell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tufnell families in 1891.
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What did your Tufnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tufnell. 50% of Tufnell men worked as an Incapacitated and 81% of Tufnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tufnell were General Labourer and None.

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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 1939

  • Incapacitated
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Private Means
    13%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • None
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tufnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tufnell 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Tufnell. 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 848 military records available for the last name Tufnell. For the veterans among your Tufnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tufnell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Tufnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tufnell in 1967 was 85, and 99 in 2001.

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