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Truney Family History

Truney 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: Trubey, Trundy, Bruney, Torney, Arney, Thune, Tawney, Brunet, Bruley

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Where is the Truney family from?

You can see how Truney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Truney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Truney family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Truney's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Truney families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Truney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truney 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Truney. 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 military records available for the last name Truney. For the veterans among your Truney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truney lifespan?

Average Truney life expectancy in 1988 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Truney 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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