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Tuso Family History

Tuso 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: Turo, Toso, Tufo, Tush, Tusa, Tiso, Huso, Tuss, Tso, Duso

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Where is the Tuso family from?

You can see how Tuso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Tuso families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Tuso's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tuso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tuso 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 Tuso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Hand Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tuso. 50% of Tuso men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tuso women worked as a Hand Sewer.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Owner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hand Sewer
    100%

What Tuso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 744 census records available for the last name Tuso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuso 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Tuso. 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 182 military records available for the last name Tuso. For the veterans among your Tuso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuso lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Tuso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tuso in 1961 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tuso

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tuso 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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