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Truewell Family History

Truewell 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: Trussell, Truell, Trowell, Gruwell, Grewell, Tewell, Brumwell

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Where is the Truewell family from?

You can see how Truewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truewell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Truewell families living in Louisiana. This was about 43% of all the recorded Truewell's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Truewell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Truewell 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 108 census records available for the last name Truewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truewell 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Truewell. 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 17 military records available for the last name Truewell. For the veterans among your Truewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truewell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Truewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Truewell in 1965 was 27, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Truewell 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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