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Tuohey Family History

Tuohey Surname Meaning

Irish (Galway): variant of Tuohy. It is also found in Lancashire England.

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


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Where is the Tuohey family from?

You can see how Tuohey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuohey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tuohey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 37 Tuohey families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Tuohey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tuohey families in 1880.
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What did your Tuohey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tuohey. 46% of Tuohey men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Tuohey women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tuohey were Chauffeur and Saleslady.

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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
    46%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Chauffeur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Saleslady
    10%

What Tuohey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tuohey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuohey 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 889 immigration records available for the last name Tuohey. 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 822 military records available for the last name Tuohey. For the veterans among your Tuohey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuohey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Tuohey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tuohey in 1956 was 27, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tuohey 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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