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Truay Family History

Truay 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: Truby, Truan, Truax, Tray, Truly, Gray, Ray, Troy, Drury, Rua

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Where is the Truay family from?

You can see how Truay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truay family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Truay families living in Minnesota. This was about 78% of all the recorded Truay's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Truay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Truay 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 65 census records available for the last name Truay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truay 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Truay. 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 10 military records available for the last name Truay. For the veterans among your Truay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truay lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Truay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Truay in 1980 was 86, and 35 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Truay 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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