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Tushnett Family History

Tushnett Name 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: Russett, Gurnett, Dunnett, Tuckett, Basnett, Kuehnert, Gunnett

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Where is the Tushnett family from?

You can see how Tushnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tushnett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tushnett family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tushnett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tushnett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tushnett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tushnett ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tushnett ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Tushnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tushnett 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Tushnett. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tushnett. For the veterans among your Tushnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tushnett lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1981, in the United States, Tushnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tushnett in 1971 was 76, and 91 in 1981.

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