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Turczak Family History

Turczak 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: Jurczak, Turck, Barczak, Luczak, Turczyn, Tomczak, Burczyk, Jurczyk

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Where is the Turczak family from?

You can see how Turczak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turczak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Turczak families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Turczak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Turczak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turczak 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 84 census records available for the last name Turczak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turczak 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Turczak. 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 22 military records available for the last name Turczak. For the veterans among your Turczak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turczak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Turczak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Turczak in 1965 was 74, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turczak 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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