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Trusdell Family History

Trusdell 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: Trussell, Trudell, Truesdell, Rundell, Truell, Russell, Rudell

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Where is the Trusdell family from?

You can see how Trusdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trusdell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trusdell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Trusdell families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Trusdell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Trusdell families in 1891.
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What did your Trusdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trusdell. 42% of Trusdell men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Trusdell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trusdell were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Trusdell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Trusdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trusdell 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Trusdell. 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 328 military records available for the last name Trusdell. For the veterans among your Trusdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trusdell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Trusdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Trusdell in 1962 was 76, and 77 in 2002.

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