This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Truston family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Truston Family History

Truston 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: Ruston, Thruston, Taunton, Preston, Houston, Thurston, Tristan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Truston family from?

You can see how Truston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Truston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Truston families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Truston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Truston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Truston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Truston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Truston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truston census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Truston

Passenger Lists

There are 41 immigration records available for the last name Truston. 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.

View all Truston immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Truston. For the veterans among your Truston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Truston military records

You've only scratched the surface of Truston family history

Discover More

What is the average Truston lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Truston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Truston in 1990 was 77, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Truston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Truston 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Truston family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial