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Turyan Family History

Turyan 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, Turan, Thurman, Bryan, Sturman, Turpin, O'ryan, Urban, Ryan

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Where is the Turyan family from?

You can see how Turyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turyan family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Turyan family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Turyan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Turyan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turyan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turyan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Turyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turyan 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 Turyan. 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 27 military records available for the last name Turyan. For the veterans among your Turyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turyan lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1992, in the United States, Turyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Turyan in 1990 was 67, and 73 in 1992.

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