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Turos Family History

Turos 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, Buros, Turns, Turk, Turek, Troy, Turco, Boros, Ros, Baros

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Where is the Turos family from?

You can see how Turos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turos family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Turos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Turos families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Turos's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Turos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Turos. 72% of Turos men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Turos women worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Foreman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Turos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turos 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Turos. 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 132 military records available for the last name Turos. For the veterans among your Turos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turos lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Turos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Turos in 1968 was 70, and 74 in 2004.

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