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Turpen Family History

Turpen Surname Meaning

English: variant of Turpin.

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


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Where is the Turpen family from?

You can see how Turpen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turpen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Turpen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Turpen families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Turpen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Turpen families in 1891.
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What did your Turpen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Turpen. 100% of Turpen 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 8,000 census records available for the last name Turpen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turpen 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Turpen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Turpen. For the veterans among your Turpen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turpen lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Turpen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Turpen in 1947 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turpen 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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