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Turren Family History

Turren 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, Curren, Murren, Turner, Turek, Torre, Farren, Current, Uren

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Where is the Turren family from?

You can see how Turren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turren family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Turren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Turren family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Turren's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Turren families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turren 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 128 census records available for the last name Turren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turren 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Turren. 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 Turren. For the veterans among your Turren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turren lifespan?

Average Turren life expectancy in 1990 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turren 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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