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Turyn Family History

Turyn 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: Turin, Turan, Turk, Turek, Bury, Turco, Uren, Dury, Turpin, Tur

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Turyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turyn 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Turyn. 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 32 military records available for the last name Turyn. For the veterans among your Turyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turyn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Turyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Turyn in 1966 was 83, and 67 in 2004.

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