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Turkis Family History

Turkis 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: Turk, Turkel, Curtis, Turpin, Duris, Purvis, Turin, Turi, Turko

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Where is the Turkis family from?

You can see how Turkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turkis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Turkis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Turkis families living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Turkis's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Turkis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turkis 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 161 census records available for the last name Turkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turkis 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Turkis. 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 129 military records available for the last name Turkis. For the veterans among your Turkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turkis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Turkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Turkis in 1964 was 86, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turkis 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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