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Tourel Family History

Tourel Surname 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: Toure, Borel, Turek, Torre, Turkel, Torres, Toren, Topel, Orel, Tuel

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Where is the Tourel family from?

You can see how Tourel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tourel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tourel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Tourel families living in Sussex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tourel's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Tourel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tourel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Tourel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tourel 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Tourel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Tourel. For the veterans among your Tourel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tourel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1997, in the United States, Tourel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tourel in 1961 was 34, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tourel 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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