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Turf Family History

Turf Name 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: Turk, Tur, Turo, Turi, Tuff, Turek, Mura, Bury, Turco, Burr

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Where is the Turf family from?

You can see how Turf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Turf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Turf families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Turf's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Turf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Turf. 50% of Turf men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Turf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turf 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Turf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Turf. For the veterans among your Turf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turf lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Turf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Turf in 1968 was 61, and 71 in 2004.

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