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Turshman Family History

Turshman 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: Turman, Hershman, Hirshman, Tuchman, Tishman, Gershman, Tashman

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Where is the Turshman family from?

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

What did your Turshman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Turshman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turshman 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 Turshman. 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 2 military records available for the last name Turshman. For the veterans among your Turshman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turshman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Turshman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Turshman in 1963 was 53, and 88 in 1999.

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