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Deturk Family History

Deturk 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: De Turk, Turk, Demark, Detro, Deter, Durk, Detar, Debusk, Deters

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Where is the Deturk family from?

You can see how Deturk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deturk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Deturk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Deturk families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Deturk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Deturk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deturk 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 Deturk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deturk. 20% of Deturk men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Deturk women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Doctor
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Deturk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deturk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deturk 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Deturk. 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 303 military records available for the last name Deturk. For the veterans among your Deturk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deturk lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Deturk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Deturk in 1962 was 67, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deturk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deturk 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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