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Turkes Family History

Turkes 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, Tukes, Turbes, Burkes, Turke, Turner, Turk, Turek, Tucker

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Where is the Turkes family from?

You can see how Turkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Turkes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Turkes families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Turkes's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Turkes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Turkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turkes 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Turkes. 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 55 military records available for the last name Turkes. For the veterans among your Turkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turkes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Turkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Turkes in 1968 was 42, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turkes 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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