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Turabian Family History

Turabian 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: Surabian, Turbin, Arabian, Fabian, Turpin, Urban, Karabin, Kurian

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Where is the Turabian family from?

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

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Turabian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turabian 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Turabian. 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 3 military records available for the last name Turabian. For the veterans among your Turabian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turabian lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Turabian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Turabian in 1967 was 85, and 71 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turabian 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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