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Tunnis Family History

Tunnis 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: Tennis, Tunis, Dennis, Annis, Mundis, Kennis, Tunney, Kunis, Tunks

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Where is the Tunnis family from?

You can see how Tunnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tunnis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tunnis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Tunnis families living in Staffordshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Tunnis's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Tunnis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tunnis 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 Tunnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tunnis. 100% of Tunnis women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Tunnis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Tunnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tunnis 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Tunnis. 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 26 military records available for the last name Tunnis. For the veterans among your Tunnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tunnis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Tunnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tunnis in 1966 was 83, and 69 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tunnis 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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