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Turkenkoph Family History

Turkenkoph 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: Farrenkopf, Turek, Turkel, Trench, Trenkamp, Turano, Pagenkopf

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Where is the Turkenkoph family from?

You can see how Turkenkoph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turkenkoph family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Turkenkoph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Turkenkoph families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Turkenkoph's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Turkenkoph families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Turkenkoph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turkenkoph 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Turkenkoph. 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 5 military records available for the last name Turkenkoph. For the veterans among your Turkenkoph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turkenkoph lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1984, in the United States, Turkenkoph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Turkenkoph in 1964 was 77, and 85 in 1984.

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