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Turbek Family History

Turbek 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: Turek, Turbes, Turner, Turk, Turkel, Turley, Turck, Terek, Turney

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Where is the Turbek family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turbek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Turbek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Turbek. 100% of Turbek men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Turbek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turbek 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Turbek. 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 12 military records available for the last name Turbek. For the veterans among your Turbek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turbek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Turbek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Turbek in 1967 was 83, and 93 in 2004.

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