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Tunnacliff Family History

Tunnacliff 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: Tunnicliff, Antcliff, Cunniff, Stancliff, Hinchcliff, Aliff, Cliff

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Where is the Tunnacliff family from?

You can see how Tunnacliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tunnacliff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Tunnacliff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tunnacliff family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tunnacliff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tunnacliff families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Tunnacliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tunnacliff 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Tunnacliff. 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 6 military records available for the last name Tunnacliff. For the veterans among your Tunnacliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tunnacliff lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Tunnacliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tunnacliff in 1970 was 61, and 61 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tunnacliff 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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