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Turnsek Family History

Turnsek 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: Turner, Turek, Turney, Turnock, Turnley, Jurasek, Burnsed, Turnier

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Where is the Turnsek family from?

You can see how Turnsek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turnsek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Turnsek family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Turnsek's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Turnsek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turnsek 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 46 census records available for the last name Turnsek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turnsek 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Turnsek. 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 29 military records available for the last name Turnsek. For the veterans among your Turnsek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turnsek lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1991, in the United States, Turnsek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Turnsek in 1954 was 50, and 74 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turnsek 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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