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Turtell Family History

Turtell 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: Purtell, Turrell, Turkel, Hartell, Burrell, Tyrrell, Truell, Purcell

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Where is the Turtell family from?

You can see how Turtell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turtell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Turtell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Turtell families living in Wiltshire. This was about 95% of all the recorded Turtell's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Turtell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turtell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turtell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Turtell. 100% of Turtell 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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What Turtell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Turtell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turtell 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Turtell. 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 89 military records available for the last name Turtell. For the veterans among your Turtell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turtell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Turtell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Turtell in 1967 was 64, and 75 in 2000.

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