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Turnak Family History

Turnak 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: Turner, Turk, Turek, Turck, Burak, Turney, Turnham, Turman, Kurnik

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Where is the Turnak family from?

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

What did your Turnak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Turnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turnak 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Turnak. 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 8 military records available for the last name Turnak. For the veterans among your Turnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turnak lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Turnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Turnak in 1981 was 62, and 58 in 2002.

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