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Tuskin Family History

Tuskin 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: Ruskin, Duskin, Luskin, Tustin, Suskin, Muskin, Austin, Husain

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Where is the Tuskin family from?

You can see how Tuskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuskin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tuskin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Tuskin families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Tuskin's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Tuskin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tuskin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tuskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tuskin. 100% of Tuskin 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
    100%

What Tuskin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 615 census records available for the last name Tuskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuskin 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Tuskin. 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 23 military records available for the last name Tuskin. For the veterans among your Tuskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuskin lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Tuskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tuskin in 1987 was 61, and 71 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tuskin 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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