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Turtscher Family History

Turtscher 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: Kutscher, Durocher, Buescher, Tritschler, Kerscher, Thatcher

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Where is the Turtscher family from?

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

What did your Turtscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Turtscher. 50% of Turtscher men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Turtscher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Turtscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turtscher 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Turtscher. 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 20 military records available for the last name Turtscher. For the veterans among your Turtscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turtscher lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Turtscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Turtscher in 1968 was 58, and 76 in 2002.

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