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Turgesen Family History

Turgesen 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: Burgeson, Thygesen, Torgersen, Jurgensen, Turgeon, Bergesen, Furgeson

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Where is the Turgesen family from?

You can see how Turgesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turgesen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Turgesen family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Turgesen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Turgesen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turgesen 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 29 census records available for the last name Turgesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turgesen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Turgesen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Turgesen. For the veterans among your Turgesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turgesen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Turgesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Turgesen in 1976 was 93, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turgesen 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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