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Turjak Family History

Turjak 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, Turck, Burak, Turman, Turan, Turay, Bujak, Furtak

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Where is the Turjak family from?

You can see how Turjak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turjak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Turjak family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Turjak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Turjak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turjak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turjak ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Turjak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Turjak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Turjak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turjak 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Turjak. 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 3 military records available for the last name Turjak. For the veterans among your Turjak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turjak lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2000, in the United States, Turjak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Turjak in 1991 was 86, and 88 in 2000.

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