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Tunwall Family History

Tunwall 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: Tindall, Tunstall, Cundall, Munhall, Tunnell, Dunwell, Tugwell

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Where is the Tunwall family from?

You can see how Tunwall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tunwall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tunwall family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Tunwall's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tunwall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tunwall 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 22 census records available for the last name Tunwall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tunwall 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 Tunwall. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tunwall. For the veterans among your Tunwall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tunwall lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Tunwall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Tunwall in 1970 was 75, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tunwall 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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