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Turnier Family History

Turnier Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Tournier ‘turner’. Haitian: possibly an altered form of French Tournier ‘turner’ (compare 1 above).

Alternatively from a short form of the Breton cognate Le Turnier ‘turner’.

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


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Where is the Turnier family from?

You can see how Turnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turnier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Turnier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Turnier families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Turnier's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Turnier families in 1891.
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What did your Turnier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Turnier. 100% of Turnier 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 Turnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turnier 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Turnier. 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 362 military records available for the last name Turnier. For the veterans among your Turnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turnier lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Turnier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Turnier in 1954 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turnier 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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