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Turnbeaugh Family History

Turnbeaugh 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: Turnbaugh, Turnbough, Surbaugh, Trobaugh, Turnbull, Tombaugh, Arbaugh

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Where is the Turnbeaugh family from?

You can see how Turnbeaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turnbeaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Turnbeaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Turnbeaugh families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Turnbeaugh's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Turnbeaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turnbeaugh 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 Turnbeaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Turnbeaugh. 41% of Turnbeaugh men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Turnbeaugh women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Farm Labor
    14%
  • Factory Work
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Turnbeaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 587 census records available for the last name Turnbeaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turnbeaugh 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Turnbeaugh. 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 173 military records available for the last name Turnbeaugh. For the veterans among your Turnbeaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turnbeaugh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Turnbeaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Turnbeaugh in 1964 was 69, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Turnbeaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turnbeaugh 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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