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Turbett Family History

Turbett Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire; of Norman origin): variant of Torbet.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Turbett family from?

You can see how Turbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turbett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Turbett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Turbett families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Turbett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Turbett families in 1891.
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What did your Turbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Turbett. 82% of Turbett 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
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    19%

What Turbett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Turbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turbett 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Turbett. 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 731 military records available for the last name Turbett. For the veterans among your Turbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turbett lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Turbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Turbett in 1959 was 57, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Turbett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turbett 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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