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Turtelotte Family History

Turtelotte 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: Tourtellotte, Turcotte, Surette, Aydelotte, Turtle, Pelotte, Burnette

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Where is the Turtelotte family from?

You can see how Turtelotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turtelotte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Turtelotte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Turtelotte families living in Maine. This was about 33% of all the recorded Turtelotte's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Turtelotte families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Turtelotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turtelotte 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Turtelotte. 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 2 military records available for the last name Turtelotte. For the veterans among your Turtelotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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