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Turksma Family History

Turksma 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, Turkel, Turko, Turman, Tusa, Tuma, Tunks, Triska, Turski

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turksma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Turksma ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Turksma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turksma 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Turksma. 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 6 military records available for the last name Turksma. For the veterans among your Turksma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turksma lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Turksma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Turksma in 1976 was 65, and 89 in 1994.

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