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Turetzky Family History

Turetzky 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: Turetsky, Turek, Zaretsky, Turk, Turley, Turck, Murthy, Surette

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Where is the Turetzky family from?

You can see how Turetzky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turetzky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Turetzky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Turetzky families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Turetzky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Turetzky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turetzky 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 Turetzky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Turetzky. 29% of Turetzky men worked as a Proprietor and 60% of Turetzky women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Turetzky were Clerk and Salesman. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Manager
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Turetzky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turetzky 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Turetzky. 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 174 military records available for the last name Turetzky. For the veterans among your Turetzky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turetzky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Turetzky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Turetzky in 1962 was 72, and 83 in 2003.

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