Origins of the Turner surname
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.
Alternative variations of the name Turner
Turner, Turnour, Turnar, Torner, Turnor
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Common jobs for Turners
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Turners in 1921
Dressmaker
3,439
Cotton Weaver
2,192
Laundress
2,128
Domestic Servant
2,106
General Servant Domestic
1,883
Common male occupations for Turners in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
3,822
General Labourer
3,075
Coal Miner
2,910
Farm Labourer
2,151
Farmer
2,114
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