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Tunison Family History

Tunison Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Dutch Teunissen or of English Tennyson.

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


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Where is the Tunison family from?

You can see how Tunison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tunison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tunison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Tunison families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Tunison's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Tunison families in 1891.
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What did your Tunison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tunison. 100% of Tunison 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Tunison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tunison 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Tunison. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tunison. For the veterans among your Tunison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tunison lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Tunison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tunison in 1942 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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