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Tourje Family History

Tourje 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: Toure, Torre, Bourne, Lourie, Youree, Nourse, Bourke, Rourke, Turke

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Where is the Tourje family from?

You can see how Tourje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tourje family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tourje families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tourje families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tourje's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tourje families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tourje 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 128 census records available for the last name Tourje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tourje 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tourje. 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 44 military records available for the last name Tourje. For the veterans among your Tourje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tourje lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Tourje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Tourje in 1964 was 81, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tourje 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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