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Turcek Family History

Turcek 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, Turck, Tucek, Turner, Turk, Turco, Turkel, Turley, Bucek

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Where is the Turcek family from?

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

What did your Turcek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Turcek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turcek 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 Turcek. 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 14 military records available for the last name Turcek. For the veterans among your Turcek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turcek lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Turcek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Turcek in 1971 was 76, and 89 in 2002.

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