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Tunes Family History

Tunes 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: Kunes, Tukes, Tune, Tunks, Funes, Tunis, Nunes, Tines, Tynes, Turner

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Where is the Tunes family from?

You can see how Tunes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tunes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tunes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Tunes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tunes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tunes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tunes 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 Tunes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Grocer Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tunes. 50% of Tunes men worked as a Grocer Assistant and 100% of Tunes 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

  • Grocer Assistant
    50%
  • Journeyman (plasterer)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tunes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tunes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tunes 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Tunes. 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 766 military records available for the last name Tunes. For the veterans among your Tunes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tunes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Tunes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tunes in 1969 was 24, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tunes 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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