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Tunks Family History

Tunks Surname Meaning

English: shortened form of Tonkins itself a variant of Tomkins where /m/ has developed to /ŋ/ before /k/. Compare Tonks.

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


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Where is the Tunks family from?

You can see how Tunks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tunks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tunks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 65 Tunks families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Tunks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tunks families in 1891.
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What did your Tunks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ser Of Societres and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tunks. 25% of Tunks men worked as a Ser Of Societres and 79% of Tunks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tunks were Builders Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Ser Of Societres
    25%
  • Farmworker
    25%
  • Gardener
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Shop Assistant
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Tunks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tunks 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 873 immigration records available for the last name Tunks. 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 836 military records available for the last name Tunks. For the veterans among your Tunks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tunks lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Tunks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tunks in 1956 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tunks 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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