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Turoski Family History

Turoski 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: Turowski, Turski, Trosky, Trocki, Bukoski, Broski, Turkowski

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Where is the Turoski family from?

You can see how Turoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turoski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Turoski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Turoski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 46% of all the recorded Turoski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Turoski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turoski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Turoski. 34% of Turoski men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%

What Turoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Turoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turoski 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Turoski. 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 121 military records available for the last name Turoski. For the veterans among your Turoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turoski lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Turoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Turoski in 1959 was 58, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turoski 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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