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Turkan Family History

Turkan 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: Turman, Turan, Durkan, Turk, Thurman, Turkel, Sturman, Turpin, Urban

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Where is the Turkan family from?

You can see how Turkan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turkan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Turkan families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Turkan family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Turkan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Turkan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turkan 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 43 census records available for the last name Turkan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turkan 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Turkan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Turkan. For the veterans among your Turkan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turkan lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2003, in the United States, Turkan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Turkan in 1997 was 90, and 8 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turkan 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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