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Turpett Family History

Turpett 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: Turkett, Turbett, Burkett, Burgett, Gurnett, Torbett, Curlett

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Where is the Turpett family from?

You can see how Turpett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turpett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Turpett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Turpett families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Turpett's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Turpett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Turpett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turpett 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 Turpett. 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 9 military records available for the last name Turpett. For the veterans among your Turpett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turpett lifespan?

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