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Tutson Family History

Tutson Surname Meaning

African American: possibly an altered form of English Dutson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tutson family from?

You can see how Tutson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tutson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tutson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Tutson families living in Staffordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tutson's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Tutson families in 1891.
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What did your Tutson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tutson. 40% of Tutson men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Tutson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tutson were Porter and Housekeeper.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Porter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Laundress
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tutson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tutson 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Tutson. 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 168 military records available for the last name Tutson. For the veterans among your Tutson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tutson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Tutson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tutson in 1961 was 56, and 67 in 2004.

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