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Truyter Family History

Truyter 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: Bruster, Trotter, Troyer, Grueter, Rutter, Tranter, Tretter, Trester

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Where is the Truyter family from?

You can see how Truyter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truyter family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Truyter families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Truyter's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Truyter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Truyter 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 21 census records available for the last name Truyter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truyter 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Truyter. 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 2 military records available for the last name Truyter. For the veterans among your Truyter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truyter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Truyter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Truyter in 1966 was 85, and 80 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Truyter 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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