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Trua Family History

Trua 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: Rua, Truan, Truax, True, Hua, Troy, Tur, Toda, Brun, Ruan

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Where is the Trua family from?

You can see how Trua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trua family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Trua families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Trua families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Trua's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Trua families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trua 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 119 census records available for the last name Trua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trua 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Trua. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Trua. For the veterans among your Trua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trua lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Trua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Trua in 1965 was 74, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trua 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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