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Tounsley Family History

Tounsley 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: Townsley, Tousley, Townley, Tinsley, Ousley, Mounsey, Housley

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Where is the Tounsley family from?

You can see how Tounsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tounsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tounsley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tounsley family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tounsley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tounsley families in 1891.
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What did your Tounsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tounsley. 100% of Tounsley men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Tounsley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tounsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Tounsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tounsley 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Tounsley. 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 80 military records available for the last name Tounsley. For the veterans among your Tounsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tounsley lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2002, in the United States, Tounsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tounsley in 1943 was 38, and 96 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tounsley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tounsley 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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