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Turmail Family History

Turmail Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Turman, Trail, Turmel, Ismail, Thurman, Germain, Turkel, Sturman

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Where is the Turmail family from?

You can see how Turmail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turmail family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Turmail families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Turmail families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Turmail's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Turmail families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turmail surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Turmail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turmail 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Turmail. 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 34 military records available for the last name Turmail. For the veterans among your Turmail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turmail lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Turmail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Turmail in 1964 was 75, and 57 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Turmail

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turmail ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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