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Tunstull Family History

Tunstull 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: Tunstall, Tunstill, Turnbull, Austell, Stull, Munsell, Tunnell

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Where is the Tunstull family from?

You can see how Tunstull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tunstull family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tunstull families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Tunstull families living in Virginia. This was about 93% of all the recorded Tunstull's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Tunstull families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Tunstull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tunstull 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Tunstull. 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 15 military records available for the last name Tunstull. For the veterans among your Tunstull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tunstull lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Tunstull life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Tunstull in 1973 was 84, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tunstull 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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