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Turks Family History

Turks Surname Meaning

Latvian: ethnic name for a Turk or nickname for someone resembling a Turk in some way. See Turk.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Turks family from?

You can see how Turks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Turks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Turks families living in Kent. This was about 28% of all the recorded Turks's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Turks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turks 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 Turks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Turks. 34% of Turks men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Turks women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Turks were Farm Laborer and Cook.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Laundress
    17%
  • Cook
    17%

What Turks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Turks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turks 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Turks. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Turks. For the veterans among your Turks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turks lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Turks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Turks in 1966 was 68, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turks 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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