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Tourdot Name Meaning

French (mainly Haute-Saône): from a diminutive of the Old French bird's name tourde ‘fieldfare’ (Turdus pilaris) i.e. a kind of thrush used as a nickname related to some characteristic of this bird. In the US this surname is found mainly in WI.

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


Similar surnames: Bourdon, Gordon, Bordon, Louro, Court, Gourd, Bourdo, Cordon, Turcott

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Where is the Tourdot family from?

You can see how Tourdot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tourdot family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Tourdot families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Tourdot's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tourdot families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tourdot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tourdot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tourdot. 84% of Tourdot men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Laborer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Tourdot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tourdot 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Tourdot. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Tourdot. For the veterans among your Tourdot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tourdot lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Tourdot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tourdot in 1957 was 43, and 60 in 2004.

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