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Turel Family History

Turel Name 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: Turek, Turkel, Tuel, Turmel, Durel, Burel, Turner, Turk, Borel, Tafel

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Where is the Turel family from?

You can see how Turel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Turel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Turel families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Turel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Turel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Turel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Turel. 30% of Turel men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Turel women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Turel were Farmer and Housework. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Costurera
    20%
  • Saleswoman
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Turel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turel 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Turel. 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 215 military records available for the last name Turel. For the veterans among your Turel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Turel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Turel in 1963 was 88, and 87 in 2001.

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