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Trus Family History

Trus 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: Brus, Prus, Rus, Trust, Tyus, Truss, Taus, Trush, True, Krus

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Where is the Trus family from?

You can see how Trus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Trus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Trus families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Trus's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Trus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trus 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 Trus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trus. 67% of Trus men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Attendant
    34%

What Trus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 992 census records available for the last name Trus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trus 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Trus. 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 731 military records available for the last name Trus. For the veterans among your Trus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Trus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Trus in 1963 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trus 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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