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Tunston Family History

Tunston 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: Dunston, Funston, Dunstan, Burston, Ruston, Hunton, Taunton, Hurston

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Where is the Tunston family from?

You can see how Tunston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tunston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tunston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tunston family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tunston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tunston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tunston 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 271 census records available for the last name Tunston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tunston 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Tunston. 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 Tunston. For the veterans among your Tunston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tunston lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Tunston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tunston in 1968 was 36, and 96 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tunston 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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