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Turfley Family History

Turfley 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, Turnley, Murley, Gurley, Curley, Durley, Hurley, Burley

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Where is the Turfley family from?

You can see how Turfley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turfley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Turfley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Turfley families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Turfley's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Turfley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Turfley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turfley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Turfley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Turfley. For the veterans among your Turfley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turfley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Turfley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Turfley in 1967 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turfley 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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