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Turja Family History

Turja 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: Turk, Turek, Mura, Turco, Tur, Turck, Dura, Turo, Murga, Turin

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Where is the Turja family from?

You can see how Turja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Turja families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Turja's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Turja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Turja. 100% of Turja men worked as a 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Turja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turja 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Turja. 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 53 military records available for the last name Turja. For the veterans among your Turja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turja lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Turja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Turja in 1965 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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