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Turpinen Family History

Turpinen 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: Turpin, Tuominen, Treinen, Turpen, Turner, Trainer, Turin, Turney

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Where is the Turpinen family from?

You can see how Turpinen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turpinen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Turpinen families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Turpinen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Turpinen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turpinen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turpinen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Turpinen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Turpinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turpinen 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Turpinen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Turpinen. For the veterans among your Turpinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turpinen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1980, in the United States, Turpinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Turpinen in 1974 was 81, and 82 in 1980.

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