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Tuer Family History

Tuer Surname Meaning

English (northern): occupational name from Middle English tewer(e) ‘tawer’ an agent noun derived from teuen ‘to taw’ (Old English tēwian) denoting someone who prepared animal skins or hides for use by dressing.

Curing or treating them. Compare Tower.

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


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Where is the Tuer family from?

You can see how Tuer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tuer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Tuer families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Tuer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tuer families in 1891.
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What did your Tuer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Road Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tuer. 34% of Tuer men worked as a Road Labourer and 80% of Tuer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tuer were Farmer and Weaver.

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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

  • Road Labourer
    34%
  • Horseman On Farm
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Household Duties
    11%
  • House Wife
    6%
  • Weaver
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tuer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuer 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 908 immigration records available for the last name Tuer. 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 649 military records available for the last name Tuer. For the veterans among your Tuer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tuer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tuer in 1965 was 64, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tuer 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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