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Tuinstra Family History

Tuinstra Surname Meaning

West Frisian and Dutch (mainly Groningen): topographic name for someone who lived by a garden or enclosure.

It is derived from the Dutch word tuin meaning ‘garden’.

The name also incorporates the suffix -stra.

This suffix comes from Old Frisian sittera, which translates to ‘inhabitant of’.

Thus, it denotes someone who resides near a garden or enclosed area.

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


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Where is the Tuinstra family from?

You can see how Tuinstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuinstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Tuinstra families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Tuinstra's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Tuinstra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tuinstra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tuinstra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tuinstra. 56% of Tuinstra men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Tuinstra women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tuinstra were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Tuinstra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Tuinstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuinstra 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Tuinstra. 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 149 military records available for the last name Tuinstra. For the veterans among your Tuinstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuinstra lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tuinstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tuinstra in 1963 was 76, and 71 in 2004.

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