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Turnbo Family History

Turnbo Surname Meaning

Variant of Turnbow a surname of Alsatian (and German) origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Turnbo family from?

You can see how Turnbo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turnbo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Turnbo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Turnbo families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Turnbo's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Turnbo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turnbo 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 Turnbo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Turnbo. 27% of Turnbo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Turnbo women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Turnbo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Turnbo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turnbo 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Turnbo. 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 342 military records available for the last name Turnbo. For the veterans among your Turnbo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turnbo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Turnbo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Turnbo in 1966 was 78, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Turnbo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turnbo 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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