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Tourlas Family History

Tourlas Surname 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: Douglas, Bouras, Tougas, Goulas, Gourlay, Thurman, Toles, Barlas

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Where is the Tourlas family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Tourlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tourlas 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Tourlas. 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 15 military records available for the last name Tourlas. For the veterans among your Tourlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tourlas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Tourlas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tourlas in 1968 was 83, and 67 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tourlas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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