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Trutwin Family History

Trutwin 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: Trautwein, Trettin, Trewin, Troutwine, Litwin, Rubin, Rutten, Trueman

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Where is the Trutwin family from?

You can see how Trutwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trutwin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Trutwin families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Trutwin's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Trutwin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trutwin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trutwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trutwin. 60% of Trutwin 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
    60%
  • Bar Tender
    40%
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Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Trutwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trutwin 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Trutwin. 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 70 military records available for the last name Trutwin. For the veterans among your Trutwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trutwin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Trutwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Trutwin in 1969 was 66, and 82 in 2003.

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