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Trussell Family History

Trussell Surname Meaning

English (Hertfordshire Leicestershire and Essex):: nickname from Middle English trus(s)el(le) ‘bundle parcel’ (Old French troussel) perhaps for a porter (see Truss) or from the same word in the sense ‘stamp mould (for stamping coins)’ for someone who minted coins.

Variant of Thrussell a nickname from Middle English thros(t)el thrus(t)el ‘song thrush’ (Old English thros(t)le).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Trussell family from?

You can see how Trussell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trussell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Trussell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 67 Trussell families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Trussell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Trussell families in 1891.
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What did your Trussell 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 Trussell. 19% of Trussell men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Trussell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trussell were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    19%
  • Incapacitated
    14%
  • Lorry Driver Heavy Worker
    14%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Trussell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Trussell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trussell 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 968 immigration records available for the last name Trussell. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Trussell. For the veterans among your Trussell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trussell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Trussell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1960. The average life expectancy for Trussell in 1951 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

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