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Trownsell Family History

Trownsell Surname 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: Townsell, Trowell, Brownell, Rowsell, Townsel, Trussell, Rosell

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Where is the Trownsell family from?

You can see how Trownsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trownsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Trownsell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Trownsell families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Trownsell's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Trownsell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trownsell 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 Trownsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Make Up Man Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trownsell. 100% of Trownsell men worked as a Make Up Man Printer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Make Up Man Printer
    100%

What Trownsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Trownsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trownsell 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Trownsell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Trownsell. For the veterans among your Trownsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trownsell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Trownsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Trownsell in 1969 was 74, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trownsell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trownsell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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