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Truton Family History

Truton 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: Bruton, Teuton, Tuton, Orton, Ruston, Luton, Tarlton, Taunton, Bouton

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Where is the Truton family from?

You can see how Truton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Truton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Truton families living in Indiana. This was about 62% of all the recorded Truton's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Truton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Truton 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 Truton ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Porter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Truton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truton 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Truton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Truton. For the veterans among your Truton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Truton

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