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Tuveson Family History

Tuveson 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: Oveson, Teson, Tunison, Ouverson, Iveson, Steveson, Thueson, Tronson

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Where is the Tuveson family from?

You can see how Tuveson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuveson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Tuveson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Tuveson families living in Durham. This was about 88% of all the recorded Tuveson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Tuveson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tuveson 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 Tuveson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tuveson. 28% of Tuveson men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Contractor
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Janitor
    19%

What Tuveson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 474 census records available for the last name Tuveson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuveson 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Tuveson. 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 75 military records available for the last name Tuveson. For the veterans among your Tuveson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuveson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tuveson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tuveson in 1963 was 65, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tuveson 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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