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Turgen Family History

Turgen 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: Turgeon, Turpen, Burgen, Turner, Turek, Burger, Uren, Turkel, Burden

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Where is the Turgen family from?

You can see how Turgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turgen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Turgen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Turgen family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Turgen's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Turgen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turgen 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 215 census records available for the last name Turgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turgen 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Turgen. 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 40 military records available for the last name Turgen. For the veterans among your Turgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turgen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Turgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Turgen in 1968 was 79, and 48 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turgen 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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