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Thuerk Family History

Thuerk 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: Tuerk, Turk, Thurn, Tauer, Thur, Thier, Thue, Thiers, Thurm, Buerk

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Where is the Thuerk family from?

You can see how Thuerk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thuerk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thuerk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Thuerk families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Thuerk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Thuerk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thuerk 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 125 census records available for the last name Thuerk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thuerk 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Thuerk. 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 26 military records available for the last name Thuerk. For the veterans among your Thuerk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thuerk lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Thuerk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Thuerk in 1962 was 71, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thuerk 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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