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Turnbough Family History

Turnbough Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Turnbough family from?

You can see how Turnbough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turnbough family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Turnbough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Turnbough family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Turnbough's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Turnbough families in 1891.
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What did your Turnbough ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Canner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Turnbough. 37% of Turnbough men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Turnbough women worked as a Canner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Turnbough were Carpenter and Typist.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Canner
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Typist
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Turnbough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turnbough 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Turnbough. 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 550 military records available for the last name Turnbough. For the veterans among your Turnbough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turnbough lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Turnbough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Turnbough in 1942 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turnbough 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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