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Turgiss Family History

Turgiss 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: Burgess, Sturgis, Turcios, Burriss, Turrisi, Curtiss, Furniss

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Where is the Turgiss family from?

You can see how Turgiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turgiss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Turgiss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Turgiss family living in Somerset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Turgiss's in United Kingdom. Somerset and 1 other county had the highest population of Turgiss families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Turgiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turgiss 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Turgiss. 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 8 military records available for the last name Turgiss. For the veterans among your Turgiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turgiss lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Turgiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Turgiss in 1959 was 25, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turgiss 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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