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Turkos Family History

Turkos 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: Turko, Turk, Turco, Turkel, Markos, Turo, Turton, Turro, Tukes

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Where is the Turkos family from?

You can see how Turkos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turkos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Turkos family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Turkos's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Turkos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turkos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turkos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Turkos. 100% of Turkos women worked as a Waitress. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Turkos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turkos 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Turkos. 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 12 military records available for the last name Turkos. For the veterans among your Turkos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turkos lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Turkos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Turkos in 1968 was 100, and 52 in 2002.

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