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Turkovitz Family History

Turkovitz 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: Turkovich, Markovitz, Berkovitz, Yurkovich, Jurkovich, Berkowitz

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Where is the Turkovitz family from?

You can see how Turkovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turkovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Turkovitz family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Turkovitz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Turkovitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turkovitz 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 21 census records available for the last name Turkovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turkovitz 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Turkovitz. 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 13 military records available for the last name Turkovitz. For the veterans among your Turkovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turkovitz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Turkovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Turkovitz in 1968 was 74, and 74 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turkovitz 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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