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Tourgis Family History

Tourgis Surname 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: Sturgis, Tougas, Kouris, Boris, Morris, Curtis, Turpin, Norris

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Where is the Tourgis family from?

You can see how Tourgis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tourgis family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Tourgis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Tourgis families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Tourgis's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Tourgis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tourgis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Tourgis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tourgis 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Tourgis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 military records available for the last name Tourgis. For the veterans among your Tourgis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tourgis lifespan?

Average Tourgis life expectancy in 1978 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tourgis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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