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Turcot Family History

Turcot 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: Turco, Turcott, Turck, Turo, Turton, Turko, Turro, Turcotte, Tourdot

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Where is the Turcot family from?

You can see how Turcot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turcot family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Turcot families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 516 Turcot families living in Quebec. This was about 99% of all the recorded Turcot's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Turcot families in 1911.
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What did your Turcot ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Turcot. 30% of Turcot men worked as a Cultivateur and 34% of Turcot women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Turcot were Fils De Cultivateur and Revenuer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    30%
  • Journalier
    27%
  • Cult
    5%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Operatrice
    23%
  • Comptable
    23%
  • Revenuer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Turcot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turcot 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Turcot. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Turcot. For the veterans among your Turcot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turcot lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Turcot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Turcot in 1962 was 71, and 79 in 2003.

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