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Turakis Family History

Turakis 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: Travis, Trakas, Turski, Turk, Turek, Turkel, Curtis, Turpin, Rais

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Where is the Turakis family from?

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

There are 1 census records available for the last name Turakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turakis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Turakis. 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 military records available for the last name Turakis. For the veterans among your Turakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turakis lifespan?

Average Turakis life expectancy in 1967 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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