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Truhett Family History

Truhett 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, Trivett, Rhett, Pruiett, Pruett, Tribett, Trevett, Truitt

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Where is the Truhett family from?

You can see how Truhett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truhett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Truhett family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Truhett's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Truhett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Truhett 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 28 census records available for the last name Truhett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truhett 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Truhett. 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 22 military records available for the last name Truhett. For the veterans among your Truhett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truhett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Truhett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Truhett in 1966 was 66, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Truhett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Truhett 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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