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Turnbul Family History

Turnbul Surname Meaning

see Turnbull.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Turnbul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turnbul family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Turnbul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Turnbul families living in Northumberland. This was about 58% of all the recorded Turnbul's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Turnbul families in 1891.
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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Turnbul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turnbul 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Turnbul. 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 51 military records available for the last name Turnbul. For the veterans among your Turnbul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turnbul lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Turnbul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Turnbul in 1976 was 77, and 93 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turnbul 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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