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Turish Family History

Turish 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: Urish, Burich, Duris, Turin, Turi, Suresh, Krish, Huish, Drish, Tush

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Where is the Turish family from?

You can see how Turish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turish family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Turish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Turish family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Turish's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Turish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turish 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 168 census records available for the last name Turish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turish 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Turish. 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 26 military records available for the last name Turish. For the veterans among your Turish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turish lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Turish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Turish in 1978 was 69, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turish 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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