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Tunno Family History

Tunno 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: Nunno, Munno, Gunn, Turco, Torno, Nunn, Tiano, Junco, Dunn, Tann

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Where is the Tunno family from?

You can see how Tunno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tunno family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tunno families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Tunno families living in South Carolina. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tunno's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Tunno families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tunno 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 Tunno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tunno. 72% of Tunno men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Machinist
    29%

What Tunno family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Tunno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tunno 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Tunno. 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 270 military records available for the last name Tunno. For the veterans among your Tunno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tunno lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tunno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tunno in 1963 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tunno

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tunno 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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