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Truelock Family History

Truelock Name Meaning

English (Berkshire Wiltshire and Kent): nickname from Middle English treu(e) trew(e) trow(e) tru(e) ‘faithful’ (Old English trēow) + lok ‘lock (of hair)’ (Old English loc) or from Middle English treulac ‘fidelity’ denoting a loyal person. Compare Trueblood . This surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


Similar surnames: Truelove, Ruddock, Trueblood, Bullock, Trulock, Roebuck, Hurlock

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Where is the Truelock family from?

You can see how Truelock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truelock family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Truelock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Truelock family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Truelock's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Truelock families in 1840.
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What did your Truelock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Truelock. 36% of Truelock men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Truelock women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Hired Hand
    15%
  • Operator
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Truelock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truelock 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Truelock. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 241 military records available for the last name Truelock. For the veterans among your Truelock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truelock lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Truelock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Truelock in 1962 was 32, and 87 in 2004.

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