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Turquand Family History

Turquand 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: Marquand, Turano, Turman, Burland, Turan, Durand, Burkland, Kurland

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Where is the Turquand family from?

You can see how Turquand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turquand family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Turquand families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Turquand families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Turquand's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Turquand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turquand 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 Turquand ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Turquand. 60% of Turquand 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
    60%
  • Social Worker Retired
    40%

What Turquand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Turquand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turquand 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Turquand. 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 42 military records available for the last name Turquand. For the veterans among your Turquand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turquand lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1966, in the United States, Turquand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Turquand in 1964 was 58, and 81 in 1966.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Turquand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turquand 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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