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Tunsta Family History

Tunsta 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: Dunstan, Kunst, Cuesta, Testa, Tunstall, Hunstad, Tusa, Tenuta

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Where is the Tunsta family from?

You can see how Tunsta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tunsta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tunsta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tunsta families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Tunsta's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Tunsta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tunsta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Tunsta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tunsta 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tunsta. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tunsta. For the veterans among your Tunsta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tunsta lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1995, in the United States, Tunsta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tunsta in 1989 was 57, and 65 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tunsta 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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