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Turdie Family History

Turdie 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: Tardie, Purdie, Turpin, Currie, Burdin, Turin, Turi, Turtle, Durie

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Where is the Turdie family from?

You can see how Turdie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turdie family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Turdie families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Turdie family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Turdie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Turdie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turdie 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 26 census records available for the last name Turdie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turdie 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Turdie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Turdie. For the veterans among your Turdie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turdie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turdie 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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