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Tuckner Family History

Tuckner 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: Tucker, Tickner, Luckner, Buckner, Turner, Ducker, Zucker, Buchner

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Where is the Tuckner family from?

You can see how Tuckner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuckner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tuckner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tuckner family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tuckner's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Tuckner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tuckner 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 Tuckner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tuckner. 40% of Tuckner men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Janitor
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

What Tuckner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Tuckner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuckner 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Tuckner. 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 71 military records available for the last name Tuckner. For the veterans among your Tuckner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuckner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Tuckner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Tuckner in 1953 was 54, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tuckner 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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