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Truska Family History

Truska 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: Hruska, Triska, Kraska, Krupka, Trust, Gruszka, Petruska, Rutka, Tusa

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Where is the Truska family from?

You can see how Truska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Truska families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 35 Truska families living in Minnesota. This was about 90% of all the recorded Truska's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Truska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Truska 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 316 census records available for the last name Truska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truska 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Truska. 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 150 military records available for the last name Truska. For the veterans among your Truska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truska lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Truska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Truska in 1962 was 84, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Truska 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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