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Trunz Family History

Trunz 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: Trunk, Trunzo, Brunz, Kranz, Trent, Brun, Thun, Ranz, Thune, Trull

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Where is the Trunz family from?

You can see how Trunz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trunz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Trunz families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Trunz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Trunz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trunz 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 122 census records available for the last name Trunz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trunz 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Trunz. 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 65 military records available for the last name Trunz. For the veterans among your Trunz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trunz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Trunz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Trunz in 1966 was 74, and 4 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trunz 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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