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Tuskey Family History

Tuskey 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: Duskey, Tussey, Huskey, Taskey, Buskey, Tuckey, Teskey, Luskey

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Where is the Tuskey family from?

You can see how Tuskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tuskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Tuskey families living in Surrey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tuskey's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Tuskey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tuskey 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 Tuskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tuskey. 39% of Tuskey men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

What Tuskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tuskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuskey 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Tuskey. 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 171 military records available for the last name Tuskey. For the veterans among your Tuskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuskey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Tuskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tuskey in 1961 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tuskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tuskey 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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