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Tussell Family History

Tussell 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: Trussell, Russell, Fussell, Tassell, Mussell, Bussell, Bissell

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Where is the Tussell family from?

You can see how Tussell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tussell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tussell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Tussell families living in Essex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tussell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Tussell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tussell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tussell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tussell. 100% of Tussell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tussell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Tussell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tussell 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Tussell. 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 80 military records available for the last name Tussell. For the veterans among your Tussell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tussell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Tussell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tussell in 1972 was 89, and 89 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tussell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tussell 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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