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Turfus Family History

Turfus 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: Surfus, Rufus, Duffus, Turbes, Burrus, Tufts, Ternus, Turns, Burgus

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Where is the Turfus family from?

You can see how Turfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turfus family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Turfus families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Turfus families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Turfus's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Turfus families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turfus 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 449 census records available for the last name Turfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turfus 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Turfus. 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 29 military records available for the last name Turfus. For the veterans among your Turfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turfus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Turfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Turfus in 1963 was 75, and 75 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turfus 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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