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Turansky Family History

Turansky 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: Stransky, Umansky, Bransky, Turetsky, Dobransky, Turano, Lansky

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Where is the Turansky family from?

You can see how Turansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turansky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Turansky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Turansky families living in New York. This was about 16% of all the recorded Turansky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Turansky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turansky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turansky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Furrier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Turansky. 24% of Turansky men worked as a Furrier. .

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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

  • Furrier
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Metal Worker
    16%
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What Turansky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Turansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turansky 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Turansky. 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 147 military records available for the last name Turansky. For the veterans among your Turansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turansky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Turansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Turansky in 1963 was 69, and 87 in 2003.

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