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Turssell Family History

Turssell 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: Trussell, Russell, Bursell, Fussell, Pursell, Tassell, Mussell

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Where is the Turssell family from?

You can see how Turssell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turssell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Turssell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Turssell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Turssell families in 1891.
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What did your Turssell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Turssell. 100% of Turssell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Turssell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turssell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Turssell. 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 16 military records available for the last name Turssell. For the veterans among your Turssell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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