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Truesdall Family History

Truesdall 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: Truesdale, Truesdell, Trussell, Truell, Tunstall, Teesdale, Rubendall

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Where is the Truesdall family from?

You can see how Truesdall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truesdall family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Truesdall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Truesdall families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Truesdall's in USA. New York had the highest population of Truesdall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Truesdall 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 Truesdall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Truesdall. 57% of Truesdall men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Truesdall women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Truesdall were Farmer and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    57%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Electrical Engineer
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Truesdall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Truesdall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truesdall 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Truesdall. 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 152 military records available for the last name Truesdall. For the veterans among your Truesdall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truesdall lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Truesdall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Truesdall in 1968 was 54, and 44 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Truesdall 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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