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Turenne Name Meaning

French: habitational name from Turenne the name of several places in the southwestern part of France e.g. in Corrèze named with pre-Latin tur ‘height’.

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


Similar surnames: Derenne, Dardenne, Auzenne, Turner, Rene, Laurence, Terenzi, Trone

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Where is the Turenne family from?

You can see how Turenne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turenne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Turenne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 95 Turenne families living in Quebec. This was about 69% of all the recorded Turenne's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Turenne families in 1911.
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What did your Turenne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Turenne. 34% of Turenne men worked as a Journalier. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    34%
  • Cultivateur
    21%
  • Cult
    16%
  • Rentier
    11%
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What Turenne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Turenne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turenne 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 577 immigration records available for the last name Turenne. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 593 military records available for the last name Turenne. For the veterans among your Turenne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turenne lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Turenne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Turenne in 1964 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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