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Tusten Family History

Tusten 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: Rusten, Austen, Tustin, Justen, Tuten, Austin, Ruston, Kasten, Dustin

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Where is the Tusten family from?

You can see how Tusten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tusten family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tusten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Tusten families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Tusten's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tusten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tusten 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 Tusten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tusten. 40% of Tusten men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tusten women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Tusten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Tusten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tusten 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Tusten. 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 68 military records available for the last name Tusten. For the veterans among your Tusten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tusten lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Tusten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tusten in 1989 was 67, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tusten 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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