This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Tunning family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Tunning Family History

Tunning 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: Dunning, Gunning, Running, Tuning, Bunning, Lunning, Cunning, Henning

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Tunning family from?

You can see how Tunning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tunning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tunning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Tunning families living in Yorkshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Tunning's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tunning families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tunning surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Tunning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tunning. 35% of Tunning men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Tunning women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tunning were Proprietor and Stenographer.

View Census Data for Tunning | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Servant
    38%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Tunning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tunning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tunning census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Tunning

Passenger Lists

There are 93 immigration records available for the last name Tunning. 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.

View all Tunning immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 110 military records available for the last name Tunning. For the veterans among your Tunning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Tunning military records

You've only scratched the surface of Tunning family history

Discover More

What is the average Tunning lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tunning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tunning in 1964 was 76, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tunning

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tunning 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Tunning family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial