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Turling Family History

Turling 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: Burling, Curling, Durling, Furlong, Turpin, Harling, Darling, Teeling

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Where is the Turling family from?

You can see how Turling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Turling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Turling family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Turling's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Turling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turling 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 236 census records available for the last name Turling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turling 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Turling. 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 27 military records available for the last name Turling. For the veterans among your Turling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Turling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Turling in 1964 was 85, and 91 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turling 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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