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Turrall Family History

Turrall Name Meaning

see Turrell .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Turrill, Turrell, Burrell, Tyrrell, Hurrell, Morrall, Surrell, Thrall

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Where is the Turrall family from?

You can see how Turrall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turrall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Turrall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 78 Turrall families living in Warwickshire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Turrall's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Turrall families in 1891.
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What did your Turrall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Turrall. 30% of Turrall men worked as a Retired and 80% of Turrall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Turrall were Gardener and Independent. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    30%
  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Tobacconist Wholesale retail
    20%
  • Gardener
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Independent
    3%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Turrall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turrall 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Turrall. 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 258 military records available for the last name Turrall. For the veterans among your Turrall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turrall lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Turrall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Turrall in 1954 was 43, and 89 in 2003.

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