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Tuson Family History

Tuson Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): patronymic meaning ‘son of Tewe’ which is probably a Middle English survival of Old English Tīwa a short form of names like Tēowald and Tēowulf.

Apparently related to the name of the ancient Germanic god Tīw (found in the word Tuesday).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tuson family from?

You can see how Tuson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tuson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 209 Tuson families living in Lancashire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Tuson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tuson families in 1891.
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What did your Tuson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butcherslaughterman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tuson. 15% of Tuson men worked as a Butcherslaughterman and 74% of Tuson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tuson were General Labourer and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Butcherslaughterman
    15%
  • Retired
    15%
  • Motor Driver
    15%
  • General Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Tuson. For the veterans among your Tuson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tuson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tuson in 1962 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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