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Turmon Family History

Turmon 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: Turton, Turman, Thurmon, Thurman, Turco, Sturman, Turpin, Huron, Turo

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Where is the Turmon family from?

You can see how Turmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turmon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Turmon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Turmon families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Turmon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Turmon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turmon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Turmon. 40% of Turmon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Turmon women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Turmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turmon 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Turmon. 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 106 military records available for the last name Turmon. For the veterans among your Turmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turmon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Turmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Turmon in 1966 was 71, and 58 in 2004.

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