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Tournier Family History

Tournier Surname Meaning

French: occupational name from Old French tourneur ‘turner’. Compare Turnier.

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


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Where is the Tournier family from?

You can see how Tournier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tournier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tournier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Tournier families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Tournier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tournier families in 1891.
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What did your Tournier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tournier. 100% of Tournier 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tournier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tournier 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 500 immigration records available for the last name Tournier. 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 188 military records available for the last name Tournier. For the veterans among your Tournier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tournier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tournier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tournier in 1964 was 77, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tournier 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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