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Truka Family History

Truka 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: Trnka, Trcka, Rua, Ruta, Krupka, Trull, Straka, Trust, Otsuka, Truman

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Where is the Truka family from?

You can see how Truka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Truka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Truka families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Truka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Truka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Truka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Truka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Truka. 34% of Truka men worked as a Machinist.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Porter
    23%

What Truka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 904 census records available for the last name Truka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truka 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 645 immigration records available for the last name Truka. 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 188 military records available for the last name Truka. For the veterans among your Truka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Truka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Truka in 1964 was 47, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Truka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Truka 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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