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Turnley Family History

Turnley Surname Meaning

English or Scottish: possibly a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Turnley family from?

You can see how Turnley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turnley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Turnley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Turnley families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Turnley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Turnley families in 1891.
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What did your Turnley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Turnley. 100% of Turnley 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Turnley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turnley 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Turnley. 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 991 military records available for the last name Turnley. For the veterans among your Turnley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turnley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Turnley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Turnley in 1958 was 82, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turnley 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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