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Turndall Family History

Turndall 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: Tindall, Turnbull, Cundall, Rundall, Tyndall, Rundell, Cornwall

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Where is the Turndall family from?

You can see how Turndall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turndall family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Turndall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Turndall families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Turndall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Turndall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turndall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turndall ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Press Hand
    100%
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Turndall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turndall 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 Turndall. 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 1 military records available for the last name Turndall. For the veterans among your Turndall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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