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Turrentine Family History

Turrentine Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Salentine, Warkentin, Ballentine, Trenton, Fiorentino, Terpening

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Where is the Turrentine family from?

You can see how Turrentine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turrentine family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Turrentine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Turrentine families living in North Carolina. This was about 60% of all the recorded Turrentine's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Turrentine families in 1840.
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What did your Turrentine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Turrentine. 23% of Turrentine men worked as a Farmer and 33% of Turrentine women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Turrentine were Clerk and Nurse. .

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    33%
  • Maid
    12%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Nurse
    9%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 234 immigration records available for the last name Turrentine. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Turrentine. For the veterans among your Turrentine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turrentine lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Turrentine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Turrentine in 1948 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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