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Tunewell Family History

Tunewell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Newell, Tunnell, Dunwell, Tewell, Tugwell, Tunell, Hunnewell, Rundell

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Where is the Tunewell family from?

You can see how Tunewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tunewell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Tunewell families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tunewell's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Tunewell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Tunewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tunewell 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Tunewell. 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 military records available for the last name Tunewell. For the veterans among your Tunewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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