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Turkki Family History

Turkki 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: Turski, Turk, Turek, Turkel, Turck, Turi, Turko, Burki, Burski

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Where is the Turkki family from?

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

What did your Turkki ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Turkki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turkki 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Turkki. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Turkki. For the veterans among your Turkki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turkki lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1997, in the United States, Turkki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Turkki in 1990 was 75, and 76 in 1997.

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