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Turcliff Family History

Turcliff 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: Antcliff, Cliff, Topliff, Turchin, Ratcliff, Turoff, Sutcliffe

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Where is the Turcliff family from?

You can see how Turcliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turcliff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Turcliff family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Turcliff's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Turcliff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turcliff 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 6 census records available for the last name Turcliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turcliff 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Turcliff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Turcliff. For the veterans among your Turcliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turcliff lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Turcliff

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