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Turgeant Family History

Turgeant 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: Turgeon, Sergeant, Sargeant, Surgent, Sargent, Trent, Current

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Turgeant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turgeant 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Turgeant. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Turgeant. For the veterans among your Turgeant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turgeant lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1988, in the United States, Turgeant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Turgeant in 1978 was 74, and 78 in 1988.

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