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Tuske Family History

Tuske 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: Huske, Teske, Buske, Muske, Kuske, Guske, Turke, Turk, Duke, Tucker

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Where is the Tuske family from?

You can see how Tuske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tuske families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Tuske families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tuske's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Tuske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tuske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tuske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tuske. 100% of Tuske women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Tuske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Tuske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuske 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Tuske. 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 81 military records available for the last name Tuske. For the veterans among your Tuske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuske lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Tuske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tuske in 1968 was 64, and 68 in 2001.

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