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Turshen Family History

Turshen 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: Turchin, Gershen, Turpen, Cushen, Turner, Turek, Usher, Shen, Burston

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turshen 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 Turshen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Turshen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turshen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Turshen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Turshen. For the veterans among your Turshen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turshen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1980, in the United States, Turshen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Turshen in 1972 was 65, and 74 in 1980.

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