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Tunsil Family History

Tunsil 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: Musil, Tunis, Tursi, Tansill, Tunstill, Tunell, Duncil, Basil, Kunst

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Where is the Tunsil family from?

You can see how Tunsil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tunsil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tunsil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tunsil families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tunsil's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tunsil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tunsil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tunsil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tunsil. 50% of Tunsil men worked as an Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Tunsil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Tunsil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tunsil 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Tunsil. 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 48 military records available for the last name Tunsil. For the veterans among your Tunsil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tunsil lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Tunsil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tunsil in 1974 was 71, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tunsil 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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