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Turasky Family History

Turasky 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: Trosky, Turay, Turski, Trask, Turetsky, Gursky, Muraski, Turk, Turek

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Where is the Turasky family from?

You can see how Turasky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turasky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Turasky family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Turasky's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Turasky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turasky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turasky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Turasky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turasky 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Turasky. 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 10 military records available for the last name Turasky. For the veterans among your Turasky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turasky lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Turasky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Turasky in 1972 was 57, and 76 in 2000.

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