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Turke Family History

Turke Surname Meaning

German: variant of Turk.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Turke family from?

You can see how Turke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Turke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Turke families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Turke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Turke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turke 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 Turke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Turke. 100% of Turke 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%

What Turke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Turke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turke 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 697 immigration records available for the last name Turke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Turke. For the veterans among your Turke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Turke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Turke in 1964 was 54, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Turke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turke 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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