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Tourigny Family History

Tourigny Surname Meaning

French: variant of Thourigny a habitational name from any of several places in France named Thorigny

from Tauriniacum the name of a Gallo-Roman estate.

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


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Where is the Tourigny family from?

You can see how Tourigny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tourigny family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tourigny families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 355 Tourigny families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Tourigny's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tourigny families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tourigny 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 Tourigny ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Tourigny. 45% of Tourigny men worked as a Cultivateur and 20% of Tourigny women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tourigny were Cultiva and Farm Manage.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    45%
  • Journalier
    13%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Cultiva
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    20%
  • Commis
    15%
  • Manage
    10%
  • Farm Manage
    10%

What Tourigny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Tourigny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tourigny 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 519 immigration records available for the last name Tourigny. 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 600 military records available for the last name Tourigny. For the veterans among your Tourigny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tourigny lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Tourigny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tourigny in 1956 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tourigny 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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