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Turver Family History

Turver Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin but see Tolfree perhaps.alternatively a possible variant of Turvey.

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


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Where is the Turver family from?

You can see how Turver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turver family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Turver families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Turver families living in Yorkshire. This was about 81% of all the recorded Turver's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Turver families in 1891.
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What did your Turver ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Turver. 60% of Turver men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Turver 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Painter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Turver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turver 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Turver. 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 180 military records available for the last name Turver. For the veterans among your Turver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turver lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Turver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Turver in 1964 was 84, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turver 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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