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Turber Family History

Turber 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: Turner, Furber, Surber, Turbes, Thurber, Turek, Huber, Tucker, Burger

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Where is the Turber family from?

You can see how Turber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Turber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Turber families living in Devon. This was about 31% of all the recorded Turber's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Turber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turber 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 Turber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Turber. 100% of Turber 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 771 census records available for the last name Turber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turber 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Turber. 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 205 military records available for the last name Turber. For the veterans among your Turber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turber lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Turber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Turber in 1964 was 73, and 45 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turber 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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