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Turchanik Family History

Turchanik Name 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: Turchin, Urbanik, Turchi, Yurchak, Suchanek, Burcham, Turck, Turano

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Where is the Turchanik family from?

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

What did your Turchanik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Turchanik. 100% of Turchanik men worked as a Miner. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%
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What Turchanik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Turchanik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turchanik 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Turchanik. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Turchanik. For the veterans among your Turchanik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turchanik lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Turchanik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Turchanik in 1956 was 61, and 87 in 2004.

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