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Tunstill Family History

Tunstill Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): variant of Tunstall.

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


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Where is the Tunstill family from?

You can see how Tunstill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tunstill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tunstill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Tunstill families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tunstill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tunstill families in 1911.
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What did your Tunstill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Retired Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tunstill. 53% of Tunstill men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Tunstill women worked as a Retired Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tunstill were Salesman 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
    53%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Retired Teacher
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tunstill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tunstill 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Tunstill. 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 459 military records available for the last name Tunstill. For the veterans among your Tunstill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tunstill lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tunstill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tunstill in 1965 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tunstill 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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