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Mcturnan Family History

Mcturnan 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: Mcternan, Mctiernan, Mckernan, Murnan, Sturman, Mclennan, Mcdorman

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Where is the Mcturnan family from?

You can see how Mcturnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcturnan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcturnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Mcturnan family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcturnan's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Mcturnan families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcturnan 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 Mcturnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcturnan. 100% of Mcturnan men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Mcturnan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Mcturnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcturnan 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mcturnan. 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 53 military records available for the last name Mcturnan. For the veterans among your Mcturnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcturnan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mcturnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcturnan in 1967 was 89, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcturnan 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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