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Turcu Family History

Turcu 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: Turco, Turck, Turk, Turek, Tur, Turo, Urch, Turin, Turi, Tuch

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Where is the Turcu family from?

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

What did your Turcu ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Turcu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turcu 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Turcu. 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 9 military records available for the last name Turcu. For the veterans among your Turcu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turcu lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Turcu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Turcu in 1962 was 77, and 32 in 1998.

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