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Tunwick Family History

Tunwick 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: Tunick, Fenwick, Ludwick, Trawick, Renwick, Tendick, Stanwick

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Where is the Tunwick family from?

You can see how Tunwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tunwick family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Tunwick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Tunwick families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tunwick's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tunwick families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Tunwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tunwick 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tunwick. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tunwick. For the veterans among your Tunwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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