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Turaj Family History

Turaj 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: Turan, Turay, Turk, Turek, Mura, Turco, Raj, Tur, Buras, Turck

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Where is the Turaj family from?

You can see how Turaj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turaj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Turaj families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Turaj's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Turaj families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turaj 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 49 census records available for the last name Turaj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turaj 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Turaj. 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 38 military records available for the last name Turaj. For the veterans among your Turaj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turaj lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Turaj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Turaj in 1971 was 83, and 71 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turaj 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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