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Tunaley Family History

Tunaley Surname Meaning

variant of Tunley see Townley.

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


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Where is the Tunaley family from?

You can see how Tunaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tunaley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Tunaley families living in Derbyshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Tunaley's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Tunaley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tunaley 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 Tunaley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wood Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tunaley. 50% of Tunaley men worked as a Wood Machinist and 85% of Tunaley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tunaley were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • Wood Machinist
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    7%

What Tunaley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tunaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tunaley 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Tunaley. 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 121 military records available for the last name Tunaley. For the veterans among your Tunaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tunaley lifespan?

Average Tunaley life expectancy in 2002 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tunaley 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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