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Trueby Family History

Trueby 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, Trueba, Truell, Brumby, Truett, Freeby, Rueb, Trubey, Strieby

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Where is the Trueby family from?

You can see how Trueby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trueby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Trueby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Trueby families living in Middlesex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Trueby's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Trueby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trueby 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 100 census records available for the last name Trueby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trueby 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Trueby. 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 14 military records available for the last name Trueby. For the veterans among your Trueby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trueby lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1993, in the United States, Trueby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Trueby in 1984 was 87, and 84 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trueby 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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