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Turriff Family History

Turriff Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Turriff in Aberdeenshire which is of unexplained etymology.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Turriff family from?

You can see how Turriff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turriff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Turriff families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 9 Turriff families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Turriff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Turriff families in 1891.
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What did your Turriff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Turriff. 100% of Turriff 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Turriff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turriff 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Turriff. 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 156 military records available for the last name Turriff. For the veterans among your Turriff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turriff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Turriff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Turriff in 1965 was 56, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turriff 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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