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Tunnoch Family History

Tunnoch 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: Tulloch, Turnock, Enoch, Trench, Murdoch, Kinloch, Tuch, Tunick

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Where is the Tunnoch family from?

You can see how Tunnoch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tunnoch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tunnoch families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Tunnoch families living in Argyll. This was about 83% of all the recorded Tunnoch's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Tunnoch families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tunnoch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Tunnoch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tunnoch 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Tunnoch. 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 9 military records available for the last name Tunnoch. For the veterans among your Tunnoch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tunnoch lifespan?

Average Tunnoch life expectancy in 1969 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tunnoch 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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