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Turl Family History

Turl Surname Meaning

Probably a reduced form of Turrell or possibly Torrell.

Perhaps occasionally a modern spelling of Tearle (see Tyrrell).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Turl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Turl families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Turl families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Turl's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Turl families in 1911.
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What did your Turl ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Turl. 100% of Turl 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Turl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turl 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Turl. 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 929 military records available for the last name Turl. For the veterans among your Turl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Turl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Turl in 1966 was 87, and 72 in 2004.

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