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Turous Family History

Turous 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: Troup, Turo, Turoff, Trout, Turbes, Rous, Tross, Duross, Burrus

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turous 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

There are 12 census records available for the last name Turous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turous 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Turous. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Turous. For the veterans among your Turous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turous lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Turous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Turous in 1964 was 80, and 84 in 2003.

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