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Tuning Family History

Tuning Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form or a variant of German Thunig a pet form of the personal name Anton (see Anthony).

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


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Where is the Tuning family from?

You can see how Tuning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tuning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Tuning families living in Westmorland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tuning's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Tuning families in 1891.
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What did your Tuning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tuning. 34% of Tuning men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tuning women worked as an Operator.

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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
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Coal Loader
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tuning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuning 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Tuning. 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 984 military records available for the last name Tuning. For the veterans among your Tuning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuning lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Tuning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tuning in 1956 was 46, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tuning 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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