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Truenow Family History

Truenow Name 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: Truslow, Brunow, Duenow, Grunow, Rupnow, Krumnow, Trent, Trueman

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Where is the Truenow family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Truenow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Truenow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Truenow. 100% of Truenow men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Truenow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truenow 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Truenow. 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 11 military records available for the last name Truenow. For the veterans among your Truenow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truenow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Truenow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Truenow in 1970 was 85, and 75 in 2001.

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