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Turkstra Family History

Turkstra 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: Tuinstra, Terpstra, Kerkstra, Hornstra, Hoekstra, Dykstra, Kustra

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Where is the Turkstra family from?

You can see how Turkstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turkstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Turkstra family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Turkstra's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Turkstra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turkstra 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 121 census records available for the last name Turkstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turkstra 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Turkstra. 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 12 military records available for the last name Turkstra. For the veterans among your Turkstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turkstra lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Turkstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Turkstra in 1968 was 71, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turkstra 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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