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Tournet Family History

Tournet 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: Fournet, Turner, Torney, Bourne, Journey, Cornet, Turney, Bourret

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Where is the Tournet family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tournet 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 Tournet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tournet. 100% of Tournet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Tournet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tournet 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Tournet. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tournet. For the veterans among your Tournet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tournet lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Tournet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tournet in 1977 was 58, and 75 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tournet 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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