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Trueba Name Meaning

Spanish: probably a habitational or topographic name from the Trueba river in northern Spain.

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


Similar surnames: Truett, Rueda, Truell, Urena, Raba, Bruehl, Ortega, Cueva, Treesh

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Where is the Trueba family from?

You can see how Trueba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trueba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Trueba families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Trueba families living in Arizona. This was about 33% of all the recorded Trueba's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Trueba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trueba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trueba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trueba. 60% of Trueba men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%
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Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Trueba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trueba 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Trueba. 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 117 military records available for the last name Trueba. For the veterans among your Trueba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trueba lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Trueba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Trueba in 1947 was 51, and 62 in 2004.

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