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Turcany Family History

Turcany 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: Turano, Turman, Turan, Turay, Turiano, Tuscano, Thurman, Turco

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Where is the Turcany family from?

You can see how Turcany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turcany family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Turcany family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Turcany's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Turcany families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turcany surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turcany ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Turcany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turcany 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Turcany. 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 47 military records available for the last name Turcany. For the veterans among your Turcany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turcany lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Turcany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Turcany in 1970 was 70, and 74 in 2003.

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