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Trunkwalter Family History

Trunkwalter 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: Drinkwater, Buckwalter, Burkhalter, Bookwalter, Buchwalter

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Where is the Trunkwalter family from?

You can see how Trunkwalter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trunkwalter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Trunkwalter family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Trunkwalter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Trunkwalter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trunkwalter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Trunkwalter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trunkwalter 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Trunkwalter. 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 15 military records available for the last name Trunkwalter. For the veterans among your Trunkwalter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trunkwalter lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Trunkwalter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Trunkwalter in 1979 was 85, and 74 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trunkwalter 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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