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Tungett Family History

Tungett 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: Burgett, Dunnett, Tuckett, Huggett, Tungate, Fugett, Targett, Gunnett

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Where is the Tungett family from?

You can see how Tungett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tungett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tungett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Tungett families living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tungett's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Tungett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tungett 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 Tungett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tungett. 50% of Tungett men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

What Tungett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Tungett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tungett 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Tungett. 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 Tungett. For the veterans among your Tungett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tungett lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Tungett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tungett in 1959 was 48, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tungett 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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