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Tourneau Family History

Tourneau 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: Gourneau, Tourangeau, Letourneau, Courteau, Bourbeau, Thurnau

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Where is the Tourneau family from?

You can see how Tourneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tourneau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tourneau family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tourneau's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Tourneau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tourneau 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 Tourneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tourneau. 25% of Tourneau 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
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Labor
    15%
  • Manager
    10%

What Tourneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Tourneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tourneau 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Tourneau. 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 256 military records available for the last name Tourneau. For the veterans among your Tourneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tourneau lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Tourneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tourneau in 1966 was 57, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tourneau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tourneau 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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