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White Turtle Family History

White Turtle 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: Whitehouse, Whitestone, Whittle, Whitehurst, Whitmore, Whitworth

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Where is the White Turtle family from?

You can see how White Turtle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The White Turtle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 White Turtle family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded White Turtle's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of White Turtle families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name White Turtle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, White Turtle 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 2 immigration records available for the last name White Turtle. 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 141 military records available for the last name White Turtle. For the veterans among your White Turtle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average White Turtle lifespan?

Average White Turtle life expectancy in 2003 was 74 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 White Turtle 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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