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Truese Family History

Truese 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: Treese, Reese, Breese, Truell, Cruse, Grueser, Trust, Kruse, Bruse

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Where is the Truese family from?

You can see how Truese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truese family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Truese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Truese families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Truese's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Truese families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Truese 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 35 census records available for the last name Truese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truese 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Truese. 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 3 military records available for the last name Truese. For the veterans among your Truese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truese lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Truese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Truese in 1979 was 68, and 60 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Truese 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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