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Tunell Family History

Tunell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Tunnell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tunell family from?

You can see how Tunell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tunell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tunell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Tunell families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tunell's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Tunell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tunell 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 Tunell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tunell. 36% of Tunell men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Tunell women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tunell were Owner and Housekeeper.

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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
    36%
  • Electrical Engineer
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Owner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Tunell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tunell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tunell 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Tunell. 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 214 military records available for the last name Tunell. For the veterans among your Tunell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tunell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Tunell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tunell in 1952 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tunell 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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