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Turon Family History

Turon 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: Huron, Turo, Turin, Tron, Turton, Turan, Thron, Duron, Buron, Tuton

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Where is the Turon family from?

You can see how Turon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Turon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Turon families living in Somerset. This was about 44% of all the recorded Turon's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Turon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turon 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 Turon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Turon. 30% of Turon men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Hand
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Turon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turon 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Turon. 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 263 military records available for the last name Turon. For the veterans among your Turon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turon lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Turon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Turon in 1954 was 63, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Turon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turon 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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