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Trubey Family History

Trubey Name Meaning

English (Oxfordshire; also Glamorgan Wales): variant of Truby . This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland. Probably also an Americanized form of Swiss German Trübi or Trüby (see Truby ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Truby, Rubey, Rabey, Rubley, Tribbey, Truly, Tribe, Ruley, Bruley

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Where is the Trubey family from?

You can see how Trubey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trubey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trubey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Trubey families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Trubey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Trubey families in 1891.
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What did your Trubey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Trubey. 100% of Trubey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trubey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trubey 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Trubey. 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 274 military records available for the last name Trubey. For the veterans among your Trubey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trubey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Trubey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Trubey in 1945 was 22, and 85 in 2004.

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