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Turis Family History

Turis 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: Duris, Turin, Turi, Juris, Tunis, Turns, Turk, Turek, Boris, Turco

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Where is the Turis family from?

You can see how Turis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Turis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Turis family living in Bedfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Turis's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Turis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turis 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 Turis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Turis. 60% of Turis men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Turis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turis 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Turis. 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 171 military records available for the last name Turis. For the veterans among your Turis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Turis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Turis in 1964 was 80, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turis 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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