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Tursky Family History

Tursky 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: Turski, Gursky, Turk, Turek, Turley, Barsky, Turck, Dubsky, Turney

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Where is the Tursky family from?

You can see how Tursky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tursky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tursky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Tursky families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tursky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tursky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tursky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tursky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tursky. 25% of Tursky men worked as a Helper. .

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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

  • Helper
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Miner
    25%
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What Tursky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Tursky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tursky 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Tursky. 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 243 military records available for the last name Tursky. For the veterans among your Tursky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tursky lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Tursky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tursky in 1946 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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