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Turgeau Family History

Turgeau 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: Bureau, Hurteau, Turgeon, Turner, Turek, Burger, Burgess, Turkel

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Where is the Turgeau family from?

You can see how Turgeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turgeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Turgeau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Turgeau families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Turgeau's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Turgeau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turgeau 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 Turgeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Turgeau. 58% of Turgeau men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    58%
  • Cultivateur
    43%

What Turgeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Turgeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turgeau 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Turgeau. 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 25 military records available for the last name Turgeau. For the veterans among your Turgeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turgeau lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Turgeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Turgeau in 1971 was 63, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Turgeau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turgeau 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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