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Turinsky Family History

Turinsky 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: Dubinsky, Krinsky, Turetsky, Lubinsky, Turin, Turney, Dubinski

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Where is the Turinsky family from?

You can see how Turinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turinsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Turinsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 21% of all the recorded Turinsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Turinsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turinsky 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 Turinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Turinsky. 63% of Turinsky men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Turinsky women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Turinsky were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Turinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Turinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turinsky 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Turinsky. 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 164 military records available for the last name Turinsky. For the veterans among your Turinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turinsky lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Turinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Turinsky in 1952 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Turinsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turinsky 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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