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Turmo Family History

Turmo 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: Turco, Turo, Turko, Turro, Turk, Turek, Tur, Nurmi, Torno, Toro

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Where is the Turmo family from?

You can see how Turmo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turmo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Turmo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Turmo families living in Iowa. This was about 71% of all the recorded Turmo's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Turmo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turmo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turmo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clergyman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Turmo. 100% of Turmo men worked as a Clergyman. .

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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

  • Clergyman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Turmo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turmo 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Turmo. 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 39 military records available for the last name Turmo. For the veterans among your Turmo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turmo lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Turmo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Turmo in 1976 was 72, and 79 in 1998.

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