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Tukey Family History

Tukey 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: Tukes, Tumey, Lukey, Tuckey, Tuley, Stukey, Turek, Duke, Tucker

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Where is the Tukey family from?

You can see how Tukey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tukey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tukey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Tukey families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tukey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tukey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tukey 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 Tukey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tukey. 22% of Tukey men worked as a Clerk and 22% of Tukey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tukey were Cashier and Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Cashier
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Tukey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tukey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tukey 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Tukey. 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 514 military records available for the last name Tukey. For the veterans among your Tukey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tukey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tukey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tukey in 1962 was 80, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tukey 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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