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Turso Family History

Turso Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from Tursi in Matera.

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


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Where is the Turso family from?

You can see how Turso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turso family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Turso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Turso families living in Cheshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Turso's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Turso families in 1891.
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What did your Turso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Turso. 50% of Turso men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Turso women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Turso were Mechanic and Operator.

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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
    50%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Mechanic
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Helper
    29%
  • Operator
    29%

What Turso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Turso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turso 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Turso. 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 271 military records available for the last name Turso. For the veterans among your Turso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turso lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Turso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Turso in 1962 was 73, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turso 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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