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Turvin Name Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Thorfin (Old Norse Thórfinnr composed of the elements Thórr the name of the god of thunder in Scandinavian mythology + the ethnic name Finnr ‘Finn’; compare Turpin ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Turpin, Turin, Turbin, Tarvin, Curvin, Marvin, Tarin, Purvis, Train

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Where is the Turvin family from?

You can see how Turvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Turvin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Turvin families living in Cheshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Turvin's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Turvin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turvin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Turvin. 100% of Turvin 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 502 census records available for the last name Turvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turvin 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Turvin. 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 108 military records available for the last name Turvin. For the veterans among your Turvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turvin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Turvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Turvin in 1968 was 82, and 66 in 2002.

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