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Tunsen Family History

Tunsen 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: Munsen, Gansen, Munsey, Tannen, Tansey, Tussey, Lunden, Munden

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Where is the Tunsen family from?

You can see how Tunsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tunsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tunsen family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Tunsen's in USA. California had the highest population of Tunsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tunsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Tunsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tunsen 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Tunsen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tunsen. For the veterans among your Tunsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tunsen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Tunsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tunsen in 1978 was 78, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tunsen 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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