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Turriff Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Turriff in Aberdeenshire which is of unexplained etymology.

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


Similar surnames: Turoff, Turri, Turrill, Turrisi, Tardiff, Turpin, Reiff, Griff

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Where is the Turriff family from?

You can see how Turriff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turriff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Turriff families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 22 Turriff families living in Quebec. This was about 48% of all the recorded Turriff's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Turriff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turriff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turriff ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Cs were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Turriff. 57% of Turriff men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Turriff women worked as a Cs. Some less common occupations for Americans named Turriff were Teacher and Operator. .

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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
    57%
  • Farmers Son
    19%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cs
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Turriff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turriff 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Turriff. 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 156 military records available for the last name Turriff. For the veterans among your Turriff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turriff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Turriff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Turriff in 1965 was 56, and 70 in 2003.

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