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Tuton Family History

Tuton Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Tuten. English (Somerset): variant of Tutton.

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


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Where is the Tuton family from?

You can see how Tuton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tuton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Tuton families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tuton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tuton families in 1911.
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What did your Tuton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tuton. 44% of Tuton men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Tuton women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tuton were Shipper 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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Shipper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tuton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuton 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Tuton. 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 617 military records available for the last name Tuton. For the veterans among your Tuton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuton lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Tuton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Tuton in 1960 was 56, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tuton 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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