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Turmel Name Meaning

French:: habitational name from (Le) Turmel the name of a few places in the northwestern part of France. from a derivative of Old French turme ‘troop band; herd or flock of animals’ probably an occupational name for a shepherd.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Turner, Hamel, Tuel, Turkel, Tarte, Tyrrell, Furner, Harmel, Turley

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Where is the Turmel family from?

You can see how Turmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turmel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Turmel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 12 Turmel families living in Channel Islands. This was about 55% of all the recorded Turmel's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Turmel families in 1891.
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What did your Turmel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Turmel. 44% of Turmel men worked as a Cultivateur and 60% of Turmel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Turmel were Fils De Cultivateur and Institutrice. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    44%
  • Journalier
    14%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    8%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Institutrice
    40%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Turmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turmel 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Turmel. 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 320 military records available for the last name Turmel. For the veterans among your Turmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turmel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Turmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Turmel in 1963 was 81, and 74 in 2004.

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