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Turnrose Family History

Turnrose 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: Turnmire, Penrose, Turro, Turnbow, Turnock, Turnage, Turcios, Munroe

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Where is the Turnrose family from?

You can see how Turnrose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turnrose family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Turnrose families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Turnrose's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Turnrose families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turnrose 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 Turnrose ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Turnrose. 60% of Turnrose men worked as a Machinist.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    60%
  • Painter
    40%

What Turnrose family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Turnrose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turnrose 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Turnrose. 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 47 military records available for the last name Turnrose. For the veterans among your Turnrose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turnrose lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Turnrose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Turnrose in 1969 was 51, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Turnrose

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turnrose 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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