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Turnbaugh Family History

Turnbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Alsatian Dürrenbach (see Turnbow) and possibly also of German Dürnbach (see Durnbaugh).

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


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Where is the Turnbaugh family from?

You can see how Turnbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turnbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Turnbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Turnbaugh families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Turnbaugh's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Turnbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turnbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Turnbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Turnbaugh. 27% of Turnbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Turnbaugh women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Turnbaugh were Labor and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Labor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    18%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Teacher
    9%

What Turnbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Turnbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turnbaugh 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Turnbaugh. 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 924 military records available for the last name Turnbaugh. For the veterans among your Turnbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turnbaugh lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Turnbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Turnbaugh in 1944 was 41, and 66 in 2004.

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