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Turgeon Family History

Turgeon Name Meaning

French and Breton: from Old French esturgeon ‘sturgeon’ a nickname related to some characteristic of this fish. This surname is very rare in France.

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


Similar surnames: Sturgeon, Burden, Gudgeon, Surgeon, Turner, Gougeon, Treon, Tron

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Where is the Turgeon family from?

You can see how Turgeon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turgeon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Turgeon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 1,543 Turgeon families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Turgeon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Turgeon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turgeon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turgeon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Turgeon. 30% of Turgeon men worked as a Cultivateur and 12% of Turgeon women worked as a Cultivateur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Turgeon were Farmer and Institutrice. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    30%
  • Journalier
    16%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    6%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    12%
  • Commis
    11%
  • Revenue
    11%
  • Institutrice
    9%
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Census Records

There are 47,000 census records available for the last name Turgeon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turgeon 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Turgeon. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Turgeon. For the veterans among your Turgeon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turgeon lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Turgeon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Turgeon in 1953 was 44, and 71 in 2004.

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