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Turn Family History

Turn 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: Turk, Tur, Turo, Thurn, Turin, Turi, Turan, Tun, Sturn, Zurn

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Where is the Turn family from?

You can see how Turn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Turn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Turn families living in Durham. This was about 22% of all the recorded Turn's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Turn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turn 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 Turn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Turn. 43% of Turn women worked as a Domestic Servant. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    29%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Turn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turn 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 681 immigration records available for the last name Turn. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Turn. For the veterans among your Turn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turn lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Turn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Turn in 1950 was 42, and 76 in 2003.

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