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Turkins Family History

Turkins 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: Burkins, Turpin, Firkins, Turin, Durkin, Corkins, Turbin, Perkins

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Where is the Turkins family from?

You can see how Turkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turkins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Turkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Turkins families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Turkins's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Turkins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turkins 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 99 census records available for the last name Turkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turkins 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Turkins. 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 36 military records available for the last name Turkins. For the veterans among your Turkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turkins lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2000, in the United States, Turkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Turkins in 1991 was 79, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turkins 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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