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Turfey Family History

Turfey 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: Turley, Turney, Turvey, Durfey, Turner, Turek, Torney, Turkel, Murley

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Where is the Turfey family from?

You can see how Turfey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turfey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Turfey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Turfey families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Turfey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Turfey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Turfey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turfey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Turfey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Turfey. For the veterans among your Turfey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turfey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1982, in the United States, Turfey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Turfey in 1965 was 98, and 73 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turfey 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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