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Truatt Family History

Truatt 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: Truett, Truitt, Bratt, Strutt, Tutt, Trust, Pratt, Tritt, Trant

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Where is the Truatt family from?

You can see how Truatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truatt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Truatt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Truatt family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Truatt's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Truatt families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Truatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Truatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Truatt. 100% of Truatt 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Truatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truatt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Truatt. 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 45 military records available for the last name Truatt. For the veterans among your Truatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truatt lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Truatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Truatt in 1973 was 81, and 93 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Truatt 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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