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Turkenton Family History

Turkenton 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: Turkington, Trenton, Curenton, Kenton, Brenton, Turton, Cureton

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Where is the Turkenton family from?

You can see how Turkenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turkenton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Turkenton families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 5 Turkenton families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Turkenton's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Turkenton families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Turkenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turkenton 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Turkenton. 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 30 military records available for the last name Turkenton. For the veterans among your Turkenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turkenton lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Turkenton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Turkenton in 1986 was 94, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turkenton 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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