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Turechek Family History

Turechek 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: Turek, Turck, Triche, Durocher, Brecher, Turchin, Troche, Sprecher

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Where is the Turechek family from?

You can see how Turechek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turechek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Turechek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Turechek families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Turechek's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Turechek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turechek 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 Turechek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Turechek. 100% of Turechek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Turechek women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Turechek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Turechek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turechek 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Turechek. 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 39 military records available for the last name Turechek. For the veterans among your Turechek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turechek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Turechek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Turechek in 1967 was 80, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Turechek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turechek 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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