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Turan Family History

Turan Surname Meaning

Turkish: ornamental name from Turan the name of a region of Central Asia which represents an ideal land where all Turks live.

Slovak: habitational name for someone from a village named Turá.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Turan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Turan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Turan families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Turan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Turan families in 1891.
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What did your Turan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Radiographer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Turan. 100% of Turan women worked as a Radiographer.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Radiographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Turan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turan 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Turan. 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 458 military records available for the last name Turan. For the veterans among your Turan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Turan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Turan in 1963 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turan 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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