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Turpak Family History

Turpak 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: Tirpak, Turk, Turek, Turpin, Turck, Burak, Turman, Turan, Stupak

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Where is the Turpak family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turpak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Turpak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Turpak. 67% of Turpak men 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
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%
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What Turpak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Turpak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turpak 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Turpak. 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 46 military records available for the last name Turpak. For the veterans among your Turpak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turpak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Turpak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Turpak in 1969 was 70, and 54 in 2002.

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