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Turkosz Family History

Turkosz 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: Turko, Turk, Turco, Turkel, Trost, Markos, Jarosz, Turo, Orosz

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Where is the Turkosz family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turkosz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Turkosz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Turkosz. 100% of Turkosz men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Turkosz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turkosz 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Turkosz. 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 18 military records available for the last name Turkosz. For the veterans among your Turkosz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turkosz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Turkosz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Turkosz in 1972 was 85, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turkosz 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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