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Turpenoff Family History

Turpenoff 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: Turoff, Tarnoff, Turpen, Turpin, Turano, Granoff, Terpening, Turnock

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Turpenoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turpenoff 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Turpenoff. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Turpenoff. For the veterans among your Turpenoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turpenoff lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1991, in the United States, Turpenoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Turpenoff in 1986 was 96, and 91 in 1991.

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