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Turnpaugh Family History

Turnpaugh Surname Meaning

Variant of Turnbow a surname of Alsatian (and German) origin. Compare Turnbaugh.

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


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Where is the Turnpaugh family from?

You can see how Turnpaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turnpaugh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Turnpaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Turnpaugh family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Turnpaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Turnpaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turnpaugh 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 Turnpaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Turnpaugh. 45% of Turnpaugh men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Turnpaugh women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Turnpaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 829 census records available for the last name Turnpaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turnpaugh 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Turnpaugh. 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 140 military records available for the last name Turnpaugh. For the veterans among your Turnpaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turnpaugh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Turnpaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Turnpaugh in 1962 was 82, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turnpaugh 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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