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Turzer Family History

Turzer 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: Turner, Wurzer, Turek, Tucker, Burger, Tanzer, Turkel, Tuller, Turley

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Where is the Turzer family from?

You can see how Turzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turzer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Turzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Turzer families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Turzer's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Turzer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turzer 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 108 census records available for the last name Turzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turzer 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Turzer. 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 106 military records available for the last name Turzer. For the veterans among your Turzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turzer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Turzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Turzer in 1968 was 77, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turzer 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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