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Turat Family History

Turat 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: Turan, Turay, Murat, Turk, Turek, Mura, Turco, Hurst, Tur, Ducat

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Where is the Turat family from?

You can see how Turat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turat family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Turat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Turat families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Turat's in USA. New York had the highest population of Turat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turat ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Turat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turat 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 Turat. 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 19 military records available for the last name Turat. For the veterans among your Turat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turat lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1985, in the United States, Turat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Turat in 1981 was 65, and 64 in 1985.

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