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Trueland Family History

Trueland 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: Trueman, Ireland, Breland, Ueland, Freeland, Rutland, Rieland

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Where is the Trueland family from?

You can see how Trueland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trueland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trueland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Trueland family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Trueland's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Trueland families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trueland 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 437 census records available for the last name Trueland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trueland 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Trueland. 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 75 military records available for the last name Trueland. For the veterans among your Trueland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trueland lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Trueland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Trueland in 1966 was 75, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trueland 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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