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Turrington Family History

Turrington 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: Burrington, Currington, Turkington, Purrington, Turlington

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Where is the Turrington family from?

You can see how Turrington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turrington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Turrington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Turrington families living in Essex. This was about 48% of all the recorded Turrington's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Turrington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turrington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turrington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Turrington. 58% of Turrington men worked as a Farm Labourer and 100% of Turrington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    58%
  • General Labourer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 777 census records available for the last name Turrington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turrington 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Turrington. 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 91 military records available for the last name Turrington. For the veterans among your Turrington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turrington lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Turrington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Turrington in 1969 was 25, and 58 in 1990.

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