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Turnan Family History

Turnan 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: Turman, Turan, Murnan, Durnan, Turner, Thurman, Sturman, Turpin

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Where is the Turnan family from?

You can see how Turnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turnan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Turnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Turnan family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Turnan's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Turnan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turnan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Turnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Turnan. 100% of Turnan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Turnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turnan 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Turnan. 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 156 military records available for the last name Turnan. For the veterans among your Turnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turnan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Turnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Turnan in 1963 was 79, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Turnan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turnan 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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