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Turacek Family History

Turacek Name 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: Juracek, Turek, Turck, Juranek, Burack, Racek, Hubacek, Surace, Tucek

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Where is the Turacek family from?

You can see how Turacek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turacek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Turacek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Turacek families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Turacek's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Turacek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turacek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turacek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Turacek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Turacek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turacek 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Turacek. 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 6 military records available for the last name Turacek. For the veterans among your Turacek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turacek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Turacek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Turacek in 1969 was 63, and 85 in 2001.

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