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Turgis Family History

Turgis Surname Meaning

see Turgoose.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Turgis family from?

You can see how Turgis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turgis family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Turgis families living in Channel Islands. This was about 20% of all the recorded Turgis's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 2 other counties had the highest population of Turgis families in 1891.
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What did your Turgis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Turgis. 100% of Turgis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Turgis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turgis 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Turgis. 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 Turgis. For the veterans among your Turgis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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