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Truninger Family History

Truninger 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: Groninger, Greninger, Kroninger, Trovinger, Thuringer, Brininger

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Where is the Truninger family from?

You can see how Truninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truninger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Truninger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Truninger families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Truninger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Truninger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Truninger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Truninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Truninger. 100% of Truninger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Truninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truninger 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Truninger. 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 40 military records available for the last name Truninger. For the veterans among your Truninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truninger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Truninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Truninger in 1962 was 70, and 57 in 1999.

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