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Trutnau Family History

Trutnau 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: Thurnau, Trudeau, Trueman, Buteau, Ruta, Croteau, Truman, Rutka

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Where is the Trutnau family from?

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What did your Trutnau ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Trutnau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Trutnau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trutnau 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Trutnau. 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 49 military records available for the last name Trutnau. For the veterans among your Trutnau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trutnau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Trutnau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Trutnau in 1963 was 80, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trutnau 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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