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Turt Family History

Turt 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: Turk, Tur, Tutt, Tuft, Turo, Burt, Turi, Hurt, Kurt, Curt

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Where is the Turt family from?

You can see how Turt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Turt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Turt families living in Surrey. This was about 89% of all the recorded Turt's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Turt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Turt. 100% of Turt 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 295 census records available for the last name Turt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turt 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Turt. 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 682 military records available for the last name Turt. For the veterans among your Turt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1982, in the United States, Turt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Turt in 1966 was 72, and 65 in 1982.

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