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Turgerson Family History

Turgerson 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: Torgerson, Furgerson, Burgeson, Torgersen, Bergerson, Turgeon

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Where is the Turgerson family from?

You can see how Turgerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turgerson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Turgerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Turgerson family living in Iowa Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Turgerson's in USA. Iowa Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Turgerson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turgerson 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 Turgerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Turgerson. 55% of Turgerson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Turgerson women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Turgerson were Salesman and Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Turgerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Turgerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turgerson 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Turgerson. 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 21 military records available for the last name Turgerson. For the veterans among your Turgerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turgerson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Turgerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Turgerson in 1972 was 65, and 82 in 1990.

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