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Turas Family History

Turas 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: Buras, Kuras, Taras, Turan, Turay, Juras, Turns, Turk, Turek, Ras

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Where is the Turas family from?

You can see how Turas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Turas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Turas family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Turas's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Turas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Turas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper Dye was the top reported job for people in the USA named Turas. 100% of Turas men worked as a Helper Dye.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Helper Dye
    100%

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Turas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turas 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Turas. 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 14 military records available for the last name Turas. For the veterans among your Turas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turas lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Turas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Turas in 1980 was 46, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turas 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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