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Turtur Family History

Turtur 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: Turner, Turton, Turtle, Turturro, Hurter, Tuter, Tutor, Tarter

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Where is the Turtur family from?

You can see how Turtur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turtur family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Turtur families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Turtur families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Turtur's in USA. New York had the highest population of Turtur families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turtur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turtur ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Turtur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turtur 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Turtur. 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 48 military records available for the last name Turtur. For the veterans among your Turtur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turtur lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Turtur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Turtur in 1962 was 59, and 90 in 2002.

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