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Turpin Family History

Turpin Name Meaning

French and English: from the Old French and Middle English personal name Turpin representing the falling together of the Old Norse name Thórfinnr (composed of the elements Thórr the name of the god of thunder in Scandinavian mythology + the ethnic name Finnr ‘Finn’; compare Turvin ) and of the Latin name Turpinus (from Latin turpis ‘ugly base’) one of the self-abasing names adopted as a mark of humility by the early Christians (it was borne by the archbishop of Rheims in the Charlemagne legend) and of the Old French and Middle English form.

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

Similar surnames: Turin, Turbin, Turton, Burgin, Dupin, Train, Burlin, Tarin, Arpin

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Where is the Turpin family from?

You can see how Turpin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turpin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Turpin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 126 Turpin families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Turpin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Turpin families in 1911.

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What did your Turpin ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

Farmer
20%
Cultivateur
15%
Laborer
13%
Journalier
10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

Nurse
72%
Stenographer
29%

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Census Records
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Passenger Lists
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Draft Cards
There are 12,000 military records available for the last name Turpin. For the veterans among your Turpin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 85,000 census records available for the last name Turpin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turpin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Turpin

Passenger Lists

There are 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Turpin. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Turpin. For the veterans among your Turpin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turpin lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Turpin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Turpin in 1942 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

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