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Tunsch Family History

Tunsch 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: Wunsch, Gunsch, Munsch, Bursch, Dusch, Rensch, Ruesch, Tuch, Kusch

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Where is the Tunsch family from?

You can see how Tunsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tunsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tunsch family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Tunsch's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Tunsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tunsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tunsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Tunsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tunsch 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Tunsch. 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 25 military records available for the last name Tunsch. For the veterans among your Tunsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tunsch lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1991, in the United States, Tunsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tunsch in 1987 was 83, and 83 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tunsch 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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