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Turkalj Family History

Turkalj 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: Turkel, Turk, Turano, Turko, Turman, Turtle, Turan, Takala, Tuomala

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Where is the Turkalj family from?

You can see how Turkalj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turkalj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Turkalj family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Turkalj's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Turkalj families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Turkalj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turkalj 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Turkalj. 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 73 military records available for the last name Turkalj. For the veterans among your Turkalj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turkalj lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Turkalj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Turkalj in 1968 was 80, and 55 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turkalj 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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