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Truan Family History

Truan Surname Meaning

Spanish (Truán): nickname from truhán ‘knave joker’. Cornish: perhaps a habitational name from Trewoon (Saint Mewan Cornwall) which is pronounced in the appropriate way; or possibly from any of the places called Troon (in Breage Camborne and Phillack).

The placenames are derived from Middle Cornish tre + goen (‘farm on the downs’).

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


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You can see how Truan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Truan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Truan families living in British Columbia. This was about 36% of all the recorded Truan's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Truan families in 1911.
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What did your Truan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Truan. 100% of Truan men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Truan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truan 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Truan. 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 394 military records available for the last name Truan. For the veterans among your Truan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truan lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Truan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Truan in 1943 was 43, and 93 in 2004.

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