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Trunek Family History

Trunek 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: Trunk, Turek, Thune, Brunet, Trude, Brune, Ruzek, Strunk, Tune

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Where is the Trunek family from?

You can see how Trunek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trunek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Trunek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Trunek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Trunek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trunek 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 54 census records available for the last name Trunek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trunek 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Trunek. 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 15 military records available for the last name Trunek. For the veterans among your Trunek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trunek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Trunek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Trunek in 1966 was 86, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trunek 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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