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Trunnels Family History

Trunnels 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: Runnels, Trunnell, Tronnes, Tunnell, Runnells, Rennels, Gunnels

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Where is the Trunnels family from?

You can see how Trunnels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trunnels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trunnels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Trunnels families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Trunnels's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Trunnels families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Trunnels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trunnels 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Trunnels. 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 18 military records available for the last name Trunnels. For the veterans among your Trunnels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trunnels lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Trunnels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Trunnels in 1963 was 69, and 76 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trunnels 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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