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Truskin Family History

Truskin 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: Ruskin, Gruskin, Raskin, Rusin, Frumkin, Duskin, Riskin, Luskin

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Where is the Truskin family from?

You can see how Truskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truskin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Truskin family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Truskin's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Truskin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Truskin 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 Truskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Truskin. 100% of Truskin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Truskin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Truskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truskin 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Truskin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Truskin. For the veterans among your Truskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truskin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Truskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Truskin in 1971 was 61, and 77 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Truskin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Truskin 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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