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Turnburke Family History

Turnburke 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: Turnmire, Turnbull, Turner, Burke, O'rourke, Turnbow, Turnock

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Where is the Turnburke family from?

You can see how Turnburke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turnburke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Turnburke family living in Florida. This was about 14% of all the recorded Turnburke's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Turnburke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turnburke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turnburke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Turnburke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turnburke 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Turnburke. 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 101 military records available for the last name Turnburke. For the veterans among your Turnburke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turnburke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Turnburke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Turnburke in 1969 was 25, and 77 in 2003.

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