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Turof Family History

Turof 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: Turo, Turoff, Turk, Turek, Troy, Turco, Tur, Trow, Toro, Puro

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Where is the Turof family from?

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

What did your Turof ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Turof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turof 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Turof. 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 5 military records available for the last name Turof. For the veterans among your Turof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turof lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Turof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Turof in 1976 was 94, and 89 in 2002.

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