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Truwell Family History

Truwell 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: Truell, Trowell, Gruwell, Trudell, Trussell, Brunell, Trull, Rowell

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Where is the Truwell family from?

You can see how Truwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truwell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Truwell family living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Truwell's in USA. Ohio and 2 other states had the highest population of Truwell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Truwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Truwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truwell 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 Truwell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Truwell. For the veterans among your Truwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truwell lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Truwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Truwell in 1978 was 76, and 62 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Truwell 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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