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Turner

What does the name Turner mean?

The origin of the Turner surname is thought to be mostly occupational, relating to those who made objects by using a lathe, turning wood or metal to finish them. More rarely Turner can refer to someone who runs or takes part in a tournament, or can be related to someone who is noted to be fast at running, a 'turnhare'. The Turner surname has been found in documents dating back to the 1100s and is believed to have originated in Normandy, being brought to England with the Norman conquest of the 11th century.

The earliest occurrence of the Turner surname in our family history documents is from 1420, and we currently have 4,129,403 records where Turner appears.

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Typical jobs for Turners

Typical jobs for Turners

Hard-working people, the Turners. 4542 worked in domestic service, according to the 1901 Census.

Where most Turners lived

Where most Turners lived

In the 1900s, you’d probably bump into a Turner in Lancashire.

Turners’ criminal history

Turners’ criminal history

How do we put this... Not all Turners were angels, apparently. We found 5277 in criminal records.

Turners in World War I

Turners in World War I

According to the World War I records, 6597 Turners served in the First World War.

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