This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Truog family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Truog Family History

Truog 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: Truong, Troy, Trow, Krug, Rog, Trull, Trust, Tron, Trude, Trump

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Truog family from?

You can see how Truog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truog family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Truog families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Truog families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Truog's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Truog families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Truog surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Truog ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Truog. 50% of Truog men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Truog women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Truog were Salesman and Housekeeper.

View Census Data for Truog | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Truog family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Truog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truog census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Truog

Passenger Lists

There are 120 immigration records available for the last name Truog. 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.

View all Truog immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 118 military records available for the last name Truog. For the veterans among your Truog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Truog military records

You've only scratched the surface of Truog family history

Discover More

What is the average Truog lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Truog life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Truog in 1962 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Truog

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Truog 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Truog family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial