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Tukes Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Tuke, from the Old Norse personal name Tóki. Perhaps also an altered spelling of the German personal name Dux, or Düx, from a short form of Benedictus (see Benedict).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Jukes, Toles, Duke, Kunes, Turkel, Tomes, Tookes, Lukes, Tuckey

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Tukes Family Origin

Where is the Tukes family from?

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You can see how Tukes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tukes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tukes families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Tukes family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tukes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tukes families in 1911.
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Tukes Family Occupations

What did your Tukes ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Tukes family was Farm Laborer. The most common Tukes occupation in the USA was Laborer. 22% of Tukes's were Laborers. Laborer, Sailor and Cook were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Tukes.

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  • Laborer

    22%

  • Sailor

    22%

  • Cook

    11%

  • Farm Laborer

    11%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tukes ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Tukes Historical Records

What Tukes family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tukes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tukes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 102 immigration records available for the last name Tukes. 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 Card

There are 510 military records available for the last name Tukes. For the veterans among your Tukes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Tukes Life Expectancy

What is the average Tukes lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Tukes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tukes in 1961 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tukes 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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