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Tuhkunen Family History

Tuhkunen 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: Thune, Tuominen, Tahtinen, Juntunen, Tikkanen, Theune, Turner, Tucker

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Where is the Tuhkunen family from?

You can see how Tuhkunen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuhkunen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tuhkunen family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tuhkunen's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Tuhkunen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tuhkunen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tuhkunen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Tuhkunen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuhkunen 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Tuhkunen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tuhkunen. For the veterans among your Tuhkunen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuhkunen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Tuhkunen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tuhkunen in 1974 was 62, and 46 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tuhkunen 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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