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Trutton Family History

Trutton 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: Strutton, Tutton, Ruston, Lutton, Rutten, Taunton, Stratton, Bratton

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Where is the Trutton family from?

You can see how Trutton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trutton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Trutton families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there were 3 Trutton families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Trutton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Trutton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trutton 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 100 census records available for the last name Trutton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trutton 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Trutton. 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 31 military records available for the last name Trutton. For the veterans among your Trutton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trutton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Trutton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Trutton in 1963 was 69, and 74 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trutton 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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