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Turesky Family History

Turesky 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: Turetsky, Turek, Trosky, Turski, Gursky, Turk, Turley, Barsky, Cressy

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Where is the Turesky family from?

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

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Turesky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Turesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turesky 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Turesky. 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 59 military records available for the last name Turesky. For the veterans among your Turesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turesky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Turesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Turesky in 1963 was 82, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Turesky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turesky 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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