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Turpenen Family History

Turpenen 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: Turpen, Turner, Turpin, Tuominen, Treen, Turney, Terpening, Burkeen

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Where is the Turpenen family from?

You can see how Turpenen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turpenen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Turpenen families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Turpenen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Turpenen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turpenen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Turpenen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turpenen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Turpenen. 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 25 military records available for the last name Turpenen. For the veterans among your Turpenen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turpenen lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Turpenen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Turpenen in 1984 was 91, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turpenen 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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