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Truger Family History

Truger 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: Trager, Kruger, Trauger, Cruger, Ruger, Treger, Prager, Tauber

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Where is the Truger family from?

You can see how Truger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Truger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Truger families living in Indiana. This was about 48% of all the recorded Truger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Truger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Truger 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 146 census records available for the last name Truger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truger 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Truger. 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 106 military records available for the last name Truger. For the veterans among your Truger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truger lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Truger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Truger in 1976 was 88, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Truger 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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