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Turrill Name Meaning

English (Oxfordshire): variant of Turrell .

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


Similar surnames: Terrill, Turrell, Burrill, Murrill, Terrell, Tirrell, Hurrell

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Where is the Turrill family from?

You can see how Turrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turrill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Turrill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 39 Turrill families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Turrill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Turrill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turrill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Turrill. 45% of Turrill 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Turrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turrill 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Turrill. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Turrill. For the veterans among your Turrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turrill lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Turrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Turrill in 1962 was 84, and 71 in 2004.

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