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Turrisi Family History

Turrisi Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): variant of Torrisi.

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


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Where is the Turrisi family from?

You can see how Turrisi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turrisi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Turrisi families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Turrisi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Turrisi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turrisi 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 Turrisi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mason and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Turrisi. 21% of Turrisi men worked as a Mason and 50% of Turrisi women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Turrisi were Truck Driver and Spinner.

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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

  • Mason
    21%
  • Barber
    21%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Spinner
    50%

What Turrisi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Turrisi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turrisi 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Turrisi. 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 212 military records available for the last name Turrisi. For the veterans among your Turrisi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turrisi lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Turrisi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Turrisi in 1955 was 48, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turrisi 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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