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Turbey Family History

Turbey 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: Turley, Turney, Turbes, Turvey, Burbey, Turner, Turek, Torney, Turkel

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Where is the Turbey family from?

You can see how Turbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turbey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Turbey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Turbey families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Turbey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Turbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turbey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Turbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turbey 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Turbey. 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 20 military records available for the last name Turbey. For the veterans among your Turbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turbey lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1990, in the United States, Turbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Turbey in 1983 was 71, and 47 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turbey 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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