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Tunseth Family History

Tunseth 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: Stenseth, Finseth, Huseth, Gulseth, Kunst, Helseth, Russett, Seth

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Where is the Tunseth family from?

You can see how Tunseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tunseth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tunseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tunseth family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Tunseth's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Tunseth families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Tunseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tunseth 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Tunseth. 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 14 military records available for the last name Tunseth. For the veterans among your Tunseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tunseth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Tunseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tunseth in 1968 was 79, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tunseth 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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