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Turpitt Family History

Turpitt Surname Meaning

see Tippett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Turpitt family from?

You can see how Turpitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turpitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Turpitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Turpitt families living in Devon. This was about 46% of all the recorded Turpitt's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Turpitt families in 1891.
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What did your Turpitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Turpitt. 100% of Turpitt 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 339 census records available for the last name Turpitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turpitt 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Turpitt. 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 66 military records available for the last name Turpitt. For the veterans among your Turpitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turpitt lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Turpitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Turpitt in 1978 was 60, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turpitt 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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