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Turnesa Family History

Turnesa 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: Turner, Furness, Turney, Urness, Turbes, Tornes, Ternes, Burness

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Where is the Turnesa family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turnesa 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 Turnesa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Turnesa. 100% of Turnesa men worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Turnesa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turnesa 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 Turnesa. 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 9 military records available for the last name Turnesa. For the veterans among your Turnesa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turnesa lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Turnesa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Turnesa in 1971 was 60, and 92 in 2002.

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