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Turnell Family History

Turnell Surname Meaning

See Thornhill. Perhaps occasionally from Old French tornele ‘small tower’ for someone who lived in a small tower

or perhaps applied as a nickname.

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


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Where is the Turnell family from?

You can see how Turnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Turnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 76 Turnell families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Turnell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Turnell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turnell 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 Turnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Turnell. 16% of Turnell men worked as a Solicitor and 72% of Turnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Turnell were Insurance Agent and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Solicitor
    16%
  • Civil Servant Assistant Principal Customs excise Department
    11%
  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Insurance Agent
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

What Turnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Turnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turnell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Turnell. 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 767 military records available for the last name Turnell. For the veterans among your Turnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turnell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Turnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Turnell in 1963 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turnell 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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