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Tournay Family History

Tournay Surname Meaning

see Turney.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tournay family from?

You can see how Tournay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tournay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tournay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Tournay families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Tournay's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tournay families in 1911.
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What did your Tournay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tournay. 100% of Tournay women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tournay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tournay 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Tournay. 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 664 military records available for the last name Tournay. For the veterans among your Tournay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tournay lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Tournay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tournay in 1962 was 58, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tournay 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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