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Tournat Family History

Tournat Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tourdot, Thurnau, Fournet, Turner, Thurman, Donat, Horvat, Torney

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Where is the Tournat family from?

You can see how Tournat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tournat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tournat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tournat families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Tournat's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Tournat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tournat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tournat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tournat. 100% of Tournat women worked as a Waitress. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Tournat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tournat 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tournat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Tournat. For the veterans among your Tournat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tournat lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Tournat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tournat in 1967 was 71, and 98 in 2004.

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