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Truntz Family History

Truntz 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: Bruntz, Trent, Kuntz, Trust, Rutz, Strutz, Prunty, Runte, Rentz

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Where is the Truntz family from?

You can see how Truntz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truntz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Truntz families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Truntz families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Truntz's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Truntz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Truntz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Truntz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Truntz. 100% of Truntz men worked as a Labor and 100% of Truntz women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Truntz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Truntz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truntz 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Truntz. 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 33 military records available for the last name Truntz. For the veterans among your Truntz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truntz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Truntz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Truntz in 1964 was 76, and 70 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Truntz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Truntz 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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