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Turtinen Family History

Turtinen 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: Tuominen, Tahtinen, Treinen, Turner, Turpin, Trainer, Lehtinen, Turin

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Where is the Turtinen family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turtinen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Turtinen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dairy Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Turtinen. 100% of Turtinen men worked as a Dairy Farmer. .

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Turtinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turtinen 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Turtinen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Turtinen. For the veterans among your Turtinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turtinen lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Turtinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Turtinen in 1984 was 91, and 81 in 2002.

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