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Thuerkoff Family History

Thuerkoff 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: Turoff, Chernoff, Shroff, Nemeroff, Federoff, Thurgood, Turko

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Where is the Thuerkoff family from?

You can see how Thuerkoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thuerkoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thuerkoff family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Thuerkoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Thuerkoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Thuerkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thuerkoff 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Thuerkoff. 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 28 military records available for the last name Thuerkoff. For the veterans among your Thuerkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thuerkoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Thuerkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Thuerkoff in 1966 was 56, and 69 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thuerkoff 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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