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Trundley Family History

Trundley Surname Meaning

from Trenleypark in Wickhambreaux (Kent) which is recorded as Tryndley in 1278 or Trenley in Cranbrook (Kent) or from a lost or unidentified place similarly named.

The Kent place-names derive from Old English *trind ‘circular’ + lēah ‘wood woodland clearing’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Trundley family from?

You can see how Trundley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trundley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Trundley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Trundley families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Trundley's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Trundley families in 1891.
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What did your Trundley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trundley. 34% of Trundley men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Trundley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trundley were Cowman and Winder Cotton Mill.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    23%
  • Milk Roundsman
    23%
  • Cowman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Winder Cotton Mill
    4%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trundley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trundley 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Trundley. 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 163 military records available for the last name Trundley. For the veterans among your Trundley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trundley lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Trundley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Trundley in 1978 was 55, and 46 in 1995.

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