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Turzay Family History

Turzay 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: Turay, Turley, Murray, Duray, Turney, Turman, Turan, Turvey, Tray

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Where is the Turzay family from?

You can see how Turzay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turzay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Turzay families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Turzay's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Turzay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turzay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turzay ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Turzay 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 Turzay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turzay 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Turzay. 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 7 military records available for the last name Turzay. For the veterans among your Turzay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turzay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Turzay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Turzay in 1964 was 65, and 72 in 1993.

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