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Testruth Family History

Testruth 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: Strutt, Strutz, Westrum, Westrup, Westrate, Stroth, Westrich, Strouth

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Where is the Testruth family from?

You can see how Testruth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Testruth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Testruth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Testruth families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Testruth's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Testruth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Testruth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Testruth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Testruth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Testruth 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Testruth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Testruth. For the veterans among your Testruth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Testruth lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Testruth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Testruth in 1960 was 60, and 80 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Testruth 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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