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Tunny Family History

Tunny Surname Meaning

see Tunney.

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


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Where is the Tunny family from?

You can see how Tunny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tunny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tunny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Tunny families living in Lancashire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Tunny's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tunny families in 1891.
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What did your Tunny ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer H W and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tunny. 100% of Tunny men worked as a General Labourer H W and 50% of Tunny women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer H W
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Retired
    50%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tunny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tunny 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 671 immigration records available for the last name Tunny. 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 346 military records available for the last name Tunny. For the veterans among your Tunny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tunny lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tunny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tunny in 1963 was 74, and 101 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tunny 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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