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Turtlebury Family History

Turtlebury 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: Turley, Pendlebury, Gurtler, Turtle, Tilbury, Turnley, Scantlebury

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Where is the Turtlebury family from?

You can see how Turtlebury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turtlebury family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Turtlebury families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Turtlebury's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Turtlebury families in 1891.
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What did your Turtlebury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Turtlebury. 100% of Turtlebury 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 393 census records available for the last name Turtlebury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turtlebury 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Turtlebury. 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 20 military records available for the last name Turtlebury. For the veterans among your Turtlebury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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