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Turkenitz Family History

Turkenitz 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: Gurewitz, Turkett, Trent, Current, Turkel, Burkett, Reitz, Kanitz

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Where is the Turkenitz family from?

You can see how Turkenitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turkenitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Turkenitz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Turkenitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Turkenitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turkenitz 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 34 census records available for the last name Turkenitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turkenitz 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Turkenitz. 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 15 military records available for the last name Turkenitz. For the veterans among your Turkenitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turkenitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1981, in the United States, Turkenitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Turkenitz in 1966 was 81, and 89 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turkenitz 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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