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Truitt Family History

Truitt Surname Meaning

English: variant of Trewhitt. This surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Truitt family from?

You can see how Truitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Truitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Truitt families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Truitt's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Truitt families in 1891.
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What did your Truitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Truitt. 100% of Truitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Truitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truitt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Truitt. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Truitt. For the veterans among your Truitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truitt lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Truitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Truitt in 1945 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Truitt 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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