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Turtletaub Family History

Turtletaub 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: Turtle, Hartlaub, Urlaub, Hurteau, Tuttle, Turley, Buteau, Traub

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Where is the Turtletaub family from?

You can see how Turtletaub families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turtletaub family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Turtletaub families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Turtletaub's in USA. New York had the highest population of Turtletaub families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turtletaub surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turtletaub ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Turtletaub. 100% of Turtletaub women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Turtletaub. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turtletaub 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Turtletaub. 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 41 military records available for the last name Turtletaub. For the veterans among your Turtletaub ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turtletaub lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Turtletaub life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Turtletaub in 1966 was 84, and 92 in 2004.

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