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Turlin Family History

Turlin 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: Turpin, Turin, Burlin, Curlin, Turbin, Tumlin, Tulin, Karlin, Berlin

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Where is the Turlin family from?

You can see how Turlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Turlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Turlin family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Turlin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Turlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Turlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Turlin. 100% of Turlin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Turlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turlin 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Turlin. 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 58 military records available for the last name Turlin. For the veterans among your Turlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turlin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Turlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Turlin in 1962 was 70, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turlin 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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