Origins of the Turvey surname
About the Turveys
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Interesting facts about Turvey
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Turvey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.
What are the most common Turvey first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Turveys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Turveys in 1921
Lace Maker
67
Dressmaker
56
Straw Plaiter
42
General Servant Domestic
35
Domestic Servant
31
Common male occupations for Turveys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
127
General Labourer
67
Farm Labourer
66
Agricultural Laborer
39
Gunmaker
34
