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Trueheart Name Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Treuherz: nickname (or as a Jewish surname an artificial name) composed of German treu ‘true faithful’ + Herz ‘heart’.

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


Similar surnames: Igleheart, Rueger, Rueckert, Treder, Rothert, Iglehart, Goodheart

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Where is the Trueheart family from?

You can see how Trueheart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trueheart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Trueheart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Trueheart families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Trueheart's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Trueheart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trueheart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trueheart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trueheart. 47% of Trueheart men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Trueheart women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trueheart were Janitor and Teacher. .

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Janitor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    72%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trueheart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trueheart 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Trueheart. 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 409 military records available for the last name Trueheart. For the veterans among your Trueheart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trueheart lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Trueheart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Trueheart in 1952 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

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