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Turpean Family History

Turpean 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: Turpen, Turpin, Turman, Turan, Turgeon, Turner, Turek, Thurman

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Where is the Turpean family from?

You can see how Turpean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turpean family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Turpean family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Turpean's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Turpean families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turpean 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 45 census records available for the last name Turpean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turpean 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Turpean. 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 4 military records available for the last name Turpean. For the veterans among your Turpean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turpean lifespan?

Average Turpean life expectancy in 1978 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turpean 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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