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Tsunoda Family History

Tsunoda 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: Sonoda, Tsuda, Sunada, Sund, Toda, Suda, Sundt, Sumida, Munda, Kuroda

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Where is the Tsunoda family from?

You can see how Tsunoda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tsunoda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tsunoda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Tsunoda family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tsunoda's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Tsunoda families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tsunoda 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 Tsunoda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tsunoda. 60% of Tsunoda men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Tsunoda women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tsunoda were Farm Laborer and 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Tsunoda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Tsunoda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tsunoda 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tsunoda. 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 Tsunoda. For the veterans among your Tsunoda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tsunoda lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tsunoda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tsunoda in 1955 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tsunoda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tsunoda 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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