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Tourk Family History

Tourk 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: Turk, Toure, Rourk, Turek, Torre, York, Court, Stork, Tur, Torr

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Where is the Tourk family from?

You can see how Tourk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tourk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tourk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Tourk families living in Illinois. This was about 89% of all the recorded Tourk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tourk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tourk 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 51 census records available for the last name Tourk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tourk 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Tourk. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tourk. For the veterans among your Tourk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tourk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Tourk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tourk in 1963 was 57, and 58 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tourk 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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