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Turlich Family History

Turlich 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: Burich, Kulich, Ehrlich, Tulloch, Urich, Lulich, Gerlich, Perlich

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Where is the Turlich family from?

You can see how Turlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turlich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Turlich families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 4 Turlich families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Turlich's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Turlich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turlich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turlich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Turlich. 39% of Turlich men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Shrimp Traveler
    31%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
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What Turlich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Turlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turlich 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Turlich. 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 25 military records available for the last name Turlich. For the veterans among your Turlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turlich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Turlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Turlich in 1963 was 72, and 92 in 2002.

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