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Turala Family History

Turala 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: Turano, Kurata, Kujala, Perala, Turtle, Tomala, Turan, Takala

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Where is the Turala family from?

You can see how Turala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Turala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Turala family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Turala's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Turala families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Turala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turala 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Turala. 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 16 military records available for the last name Turala. For the veterans among your Turala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turala lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Turala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Turala in 1971 was 85, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turala 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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