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Turgeson Family History

Turgeson 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: Burgeson, Turgeon, Furgeson, Torgeson, Surgeon, Sturgeon, Margeson

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Where is the Turgeson family from?

You can see how Turgeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turgeson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Turgeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Turgeson families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Turgeson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Turgeson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turgeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turgeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Turgeson. 100% of Turgeson men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 510 census records available for the last name Turgeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turgeson 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Turgeson. 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 103 military records available for the last name Turgeson. For the veterans among your Turgeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turgeson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Turgeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Turgeson in 1974 was 43, and 66 in 1999.

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