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Turwan Family History

Turwan 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, Thurman, Sturman, Turpin, Urban, Turano, Furman

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Where is the Turwan family from?

You can see how Turwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turwan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Turwan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Turwan families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Turwan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Turwan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turwan 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 15 census records available for the last name Turwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turwan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Turwan. 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 Turwan. For the veterans among your Turwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turwan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turwan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Turwan

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