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Turano Family History

Turano Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from a place called Turano e.g. in Lombardy and Tuscany but in most cases probably from Torano Castello in Cosenza.

The placename derives from the Latin personal name Thurius.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Turano family from?

You can see how Turano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turano family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Turano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Turano families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Turano's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Turano families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turano 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 did your Turano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Turano. 30% of Turano men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Turano women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Turano were Truck Driver and Presser.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    13%
  • Finisher
    13%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Presser
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Turano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turano 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Turano. 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 853 military records available for the last name Turano. For the veterans among your Turano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turano lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Turano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Turano in 1955 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turano 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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