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Turne Family History

Turne 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: Turner, Turney, Tune, Burne, Turke, Turns, Turk, Turek, Torre, Carne

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Where is the Turne family from?

You can see how Turne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Turne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Turne families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Turne's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Turne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turne 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 Turne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Turne. 100% of Turne 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Turne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turne 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Turne. 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 884 military records available for the last name Turne. For the veterans among your Turne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turne lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Turne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Turne in 1977 was 64, and 6 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Turne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turne 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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