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Truxel Family History

Truxel 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: Trudel, Traxel, Truxal, Troxel, Rubel, Truell, Trull, Tuel, Gruel

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Where is the Truxel family from?

You can see how Truxel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Truxel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Truxel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Truxel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 82% of all the recorded Truxel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Truxel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Truxel 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 992 census records available for the last name Truxel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Truxel 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Truxel. 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 124 military records available for the last name Truxel. For the veterans among your Truxel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Truxel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Truxel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Truxel in 1962 was 53, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Truxel 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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