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Trufant Family History

Trufant Surname Meaning

Altered form of Cornish Truant a variant of Truan.

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


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Where is the Trufant family from?

You can see how Trufant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trufant family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Trufant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Trufant families living in Maine. This was about 47% of all the recorded Trufant's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Trufant families in 1840.
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What did your Trufant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trufant. 63% of Trufant men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Trufant women worked as a 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
    63%
  • Farm Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trufant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trufant 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Trufant. 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 253 military records available for the last name Trufant. For the veterans among your Trufant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trufant lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Trufant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Trufant in 1964 was 77, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trufant 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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