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Tunn Family History

Tunn Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Tunne (Old English Tunna a pet form of such names as Tūnrǣd, Tūnwulf, and Tūnrīc). Some early bearers may belong with (2).

perhaps also from Middle English tonne, tunne ‘tun, large barrel for holding liquids’ (Old English tunne) for a maker of tuns.

See Tunner.

see Tunney.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Tunn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tunn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tunn families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 31 Tunn families living in Ontario. This was about 66% of all the recorded Tunn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tunn families in 1911.
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What did your Tunn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Tunn. 100% of Tunn men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tunn women worked as a Stenographer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tunn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tunn 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 719 immigration records available for the last name Tunn. 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 495 military records available for the last name Tunn. For the veterans among your Tunn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tunn lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1992, in the United States, Tunn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tunn in 1978 was 88, and 97 in 1992.

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