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Truckey Family History

Truckey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Trottier ‘courier; stableboy’. Alteration of the French ending -tier to English -key is typical for American French surnames.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Truckey family from?

You can see how Truckey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truckey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Truckey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Truckey families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Truckey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Truckey families in 1891.
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What did your Truckey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Truckey. 41% of Truckey men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Truckey women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Truckey were Farming and Housewife.

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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
    41%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Truckey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truckey 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Truckey. 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 453 military records available for the last name Truckey. For the veterans among your Truckey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truckey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Truckey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Truckey in 1956 was 46, and 95 in 2004.

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