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Turnberger Family History

Turnberger 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: Nurnberger, Hornberger, Sternberger, Dirnberger, Sornberger

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Where is the Turnberger family from?

You can see how Turnberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turnberger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Turnberger families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Turnberger's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Turnberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turnberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turnberger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Turnberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turnberger 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Turnberger. 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 25 military records available for the last name Turnberger. For the veterans among your Turnberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turnberger lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Turnberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Turnberger in 1981 was 58, and 89 in 2002.

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