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Tureson Family History

Tureson 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: Burson, Turton, Cureton, Teson, Treon, Burgeson, Tunison, Thoreson

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Where is the Tureson family from?

You can see how Tureson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tureson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tureson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tureson families living in Illinois. This was about 19% of all the recorded Tureson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tureson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tureson 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 Tureson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Riveter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tureson. 72% of Tureson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tureson women worked as a Machine Riveter.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Riveter
    100%

What Tureson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Tureson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tureson 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Tureson. 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 21 military records available for the last name Tureson. For the veterans among your Tureson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tureson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Tureson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tureson in 1970 was 80, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tureson 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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