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Turnbell Family History

Turnbell Surname Meaning

see Turnbull.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Turnbell family from?

You can see how Turnbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turnbell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Turnbell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Turnbell families living in Durham. This was about 45% of all the recorded Turnbell's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Turnbell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turnbell 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 Turnbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Turnbell. 100% of Turnbell 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 Turnbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turnbell 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Turnbell. 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 173 military records available for the last name Turnbell. For the veterans among your Turnbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turnbell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Turnbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Turnbell in 1962 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turnbell 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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