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Turmala Family History

Turmala 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: Tuomala, Turman, Tomala, Turmel, Thurman, Turkel, Sturman, Turano

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Where is the Turmala family from?

You can see how Turmala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turmala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Turmala family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Turmala's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Turmala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turmala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turmala ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Turmala ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Turmala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turmala 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Turmala. 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 3 military records available for the last name Turmala. For the veterans among your Turmala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turmala lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Turmala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Turmala in 1972 was 76, and 75 in 2000.

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