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Tursell Family History

Tursell 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: Bursell, Pursell, Turrell, Turkel, Trussell, Burrell, Tyrrell, Truell

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Where is the Tursell family from?

You can see how Tursell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tursell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tursell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Tursell family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tursell's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Tursell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tursell 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 123 census records available for the last name Tursell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tursell 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Tursell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tursell. For the veterans among your Tursell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tursell lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1996, in the United States, Tursell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tursell in 1989 was 87, and 66 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tursell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tursell 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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