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Turbian Family History

Turbian 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: Turbin, Turpin, Urban, Kurian, Turin, Durban, Turman, Turan, Gurian

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Turbian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turbian 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Turbian. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Turbian. For the veterans among your Turbian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turbian lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1977, in the United States, Turbian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Turbian in 1964 was 76, and 85 in 1977.

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