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Turchik Family History

Turchik 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: Turchin, Turchi, Turck, Torchia, Murchie, Yurchak, Turk, Turek, Turco

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Where is the Turchik family from?

You can see how Turchik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turchik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Turchik families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Turchik's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Turchik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turchik 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 Turchik ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%

What Turchik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Turchik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turchik 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Turchik. 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 193 military records available for the last name Turchik. For the veterans among your Turchik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turchik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Turchik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Turchik in 1963 was 77, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Turchik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turchik 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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