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Turfa Family History

Turfa 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: Turk, Turek, Mura, Turco, Tur, Tuft, Turck, Dura, Turo, Murga

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Where is the Turfa family from?

You can see how Turfa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turfa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Turfa family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Turfa's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Turfa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turfa 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 17 census records available for the last name Turfa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turfa 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Turfa. 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 3 military records available for the last name Turfa. For the veterans among your Turfa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turfa lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Turfa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Turfa in 1968 was 79, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turfa 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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