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Turkas Family History

Turkas 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: Turk, Turkel, Buras, Farkas, Kuras, Trias, Taras, Turko, Turman

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Where is the Turkas family from?

You can see how Turkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turkas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Turkas families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Turkas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Turkas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turkas 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 74 census records available for the last name Turkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turkas 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Turkas. 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 6 military records available for the last name Turkas. For the veterans among your Turkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turkas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Turkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Turkas in 1965 was 81, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turkas 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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