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Turrett Family History

Turrett 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: Surrett, Durrett, Turkett, Turbett, Barrett, Current, Burkett

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Where is the Turrett family from?

You can see how Turrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turrett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Turrett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Turrett families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Turrett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Turrett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turrett 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 214 census records available for the last name Turrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turrett 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Turrett. 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 12 military records available for the last name Turrett. For the veterans among your Turrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turrett lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Turrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Turrett in 1980 was 85, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turrett 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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