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Turvy Family History

Turvy Surname Meaning

see Turvey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Turvy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turvy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Turvy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Turvy families living in Essex. This was about 54% of all the recorded Turvy's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Turvy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Turvy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turvy 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Turvy. 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 59 military records available for the last name Turvy. For the veterans among your Turvy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turvy lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Turvy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Turvy in 1971 was 77, and 50 in 2001.

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