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Truchon Name Meaning

French: from a diminutive of Truc a topographic name of pre-Roman origin denoting a height a hill or a habitational name from (Le) Truchon the name of a few places in Vienne.

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


Similar surnames: Tron, Truhan, Duchon, Cauchon, Struchen, Rochon, Triche, Kuchan

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Where is the Truchon family from?

You can see how Truchon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truchon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Truchon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Truchon families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Truchon's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Truchon families in 1880.
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What did your Truchon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Truchon. 48% of Truchon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Truchon women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Attendant
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 259 immigration records available for the last name Truchon. 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 221 military records available for the last name Truchon. For the veterans among your Truchon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truchon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Truchon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Truchon in 1955 was 44, and 96 in 2004.

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