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Tuckerman Family History

Tuckerman Surname Meaning

English: from Middle English tuker(e) toker(e) ‘tucker fuller’ (see Tucker) + -man either for a tucker or for his servant or assistant.

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


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Where is the Tuckerman family from?

You can see how Tuckerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuckerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tuckerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Tuckerman families living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tuckerman's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Tuckerman families in 1891.
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What did your Tuckerman 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 Tuckerman. 100% of Tuckerman men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Tuckerman 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
    90%
  • Housewife
    11%

What Tuckerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Tuckerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuckerman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tuckerman. 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 972 military records available for the last name Tuckerman. For the veterans among your Tuckerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuckerman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tuckerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tuckerman in 1962 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tuckerman 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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