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Tust Family History

Tust 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: Pust, Rust, Dust, Tutt, Tuft, Just, Gust, Trust, Lust, Test

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Where is the Tust family from?

You can see how Tust families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tust family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tust families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Tust families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tust's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Tust families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tust 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 Tust ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tust. 29% of Tust 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
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%

What Tust family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Tust. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tust 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Tust. 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 113 military records available for the last name Tust. For the veterans among your Tust ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tust lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Tust life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tust in 1969 was 62, and 71 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tust

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tust 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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