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Trugan Family History

Trugan 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: Truman, Truan, Drugan, Truran, Grugan, Truhan, Trojan, Organ, Trueman

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Where is the Trugan family from?

You can see how Trugan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trugan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Trugan family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Trugan's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Trugan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trugan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Trugan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trugan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Trugan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Trugan. For the veterans among your Trugan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trugan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Trugan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Trugan in 1974 was 74, and 93 in 1996.

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