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Turvan Family History

Turvan 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: Turman, Turan, Thurman, Sturman, Turpin, Urban, Turano, Furman

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Where is the Turvan family from?

You can see how Turvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turvan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Turvan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Turvan family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Turvan's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Turvan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turvan 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 54 census records available for the last name Turvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turvan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Turvan. 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 23 military records available for the last name Turvan. For the veterans among your Turvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turvan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Turvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Turvan in 1970 was 93, and 84 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turvan 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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